Kashimadai, Ōsaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan

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.

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Omamori

Carry it. Keep it about a year. Return it.

Health

For the health of body, every day.

Good health

身体健康御守 · Shintai kenko

For yourself, or someone you want to see well.

$40.00

The road ahead

For a long course or a day of exams.

Success in study

学業向上御守 · Gakugyō kōjō

For students, and anyone learning something hard.

$40.00

Protection & luck

For a new year, a move, or a hard stretch.

Warding off misfortune

厄除御守 · Yakuyoke

For yourself at a turning point.

$40.00

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The red torii gate and stone steps of Kashimadai Shrine

The shrine's story

In 1909, 14 shrines from six villages became one. In 1775, yamabushi (mountain ascetics) were its caretakers.

About the 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.

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).

Kami

Kami are found in many things: there are shrines to the kami of electricity, and of hair.

Visit

Hironaga, Kashimadai, Ōsaki City, Miyagi.