Kattamine Shrine (main) – protective deity nestled in the heart of Sendai’s hot springs

This homey corner of Miyagi is a countryside diversion for people who have pretty much visited every other sightseeing destination within day-trip distance. Oh, and haven’t gotten tired of how relaxing Japan’s hot springs are yet. This is still one of those hidden places that no foreign tourists haven’t found. Thankfully, there is an information center right less than a hundred meters from the shrine … Continue reading Kattamine Shrine (main) – protective deity nestled in the heart of Sendai’s hot springs

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Kattamine Jinja (secondary shrine) – a relic of Miyagi’s legendary heros rises up through the fog

I’ll be totally honest with you: going to this shrine was really not the smartest thing I could’ve done. This has nothing to do with the shrine itself, and everything to do with the fact that I visited it during a typhoon. To this day I’m not sure why I went. Sure, I was a little restless, and more than ready to get out of … Continue reading Kattamine Jinja (secondary shrine) – a relic of Miyagi’s legendary heros rises up through the fog

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Introduction

The Journey Begins

Thanks for stopping in! I hope to share my experiences navigating Japanese culture, with a hefty dose of visits to historical sites and what you can expect when you go. In particular, the fine minutia of shrines and temples are something there is a distinct lack of English information on. What’s the difference between a shrine and temple? Who is the enshrined in the Phoenix … Continue reading The Journey Begins

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Shrine Walker

Unique experiences in Japan's shrines and temples

Kattamine Shrine (main) – protective deity nestled in the heart of Sendai’s hot springs

Kattamine Jinja (secondary shrine) – a relic of Miyagi’s legendary heros rises up through the fog

The Journey Begins