Kashimadai Shrine
Kashimadai Shrine is a jinja (a Shinto shrine) in rural Miyagi, Japan, where kami (the gods and spirits of Shinto) have been worshipped for 1,200 years.
The shrine's story
In 1909, 14 shrines from six villages became one. In 1775, yamabushi (mountain ascetics) were its caretakers.
Dates at the shrine
1889
Kashimadai Village is formed by joining six villages.
1909
Fourteen shrines are merged here, and the shrine is renamed Kashimadai Shrine.
January 14
Donto-sai: old omamori are returned to the fire.
April / November
The main festivals, with a mikoshi (a portable shrine).
Before you order
Is it genuine?
Every omamori (a Japanese amulet) is prayed over here before it is given. From the shrine, directly to you.
I'm not Shinto. Can I have one?
Holding one has nothing to do with being a believer.
Can I return it from abroad?
Returning from abroad is being prepared.
Kami
Kami are found in many things: there are shrines to the kami of electricity, and of hair.
Visit
Hironaga, Kashimadai, Ōsaki City, Miyagi.