~Matchmaking in Matsushima~ Sankeiden Hall was established and opened in 1647 by the 100th abbot of Zuiganji Temple, Tōsui, as the mausoleum for Lord Mitsumune, the direct descendant of Lord Date Masamune. Sankeiden is also known by the alternate name Otamaya.The building features a hōgyō-zukuri roof structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by a veranda with a high railing. It is one of the few remaining examples of a formal three-bay mausoleum in the Tōhoku region and is considered the oldest mausoleum architecture in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a National Important Cultural Property that was kept hidden for over three and a half centuries.The main hall, Daibitei, was relocated and reconstructed from a building used by Lord Mitsumune as a summer retreat in Edo. Its hipped-and-gabled roof with thatch gives it the serene appearance characteristic of a Zen temple.The mountain gate is believed to have been built simultaneously with the founding of the temple. It is a single-bay, single-door Yakumon gate with a thatched roof. Together with the main hall, it is designated as a Matsushima Town Cultural Property.

■Name: Entsū-in Temple
■Address: 67 Matsushima-machi, Matsushima, Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture

Tatebetsu Shrine, the principal shrine of Mutsu Province, is also renowned for attracting the largest number of New Year's visitors in the Tohoku region. Hold your wedding ceremony in this solemn place while appreciating the beautiful seasons and the gentle breeze.

■Name: Shiogama Shrine (塩竈神社)
■Deities Enshrined: (Principal Deity) Shiotokoro-no-Oji, (Left Shrine) Takemikazuchi, (Right Shrine) Futsunushi
■Important Cultural Properties: [National Important Cultural Properties] Main Hall, Worship Hall, Four-Legged Gate (Karamon), Corridor, Suijin Gate and 13 other structures, plus 1 Stone Torii Gate
■Address: 1-1 Ichinomoriyama, Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture

Located at the site of Sendai Castle, built 400 years ago by Lord Date Masamune. The main hall is the former main sanctuary of the Kazenomiya Shrine at Ise Grand Shrine, its vivid vermilion color creating a beautiful contrast with the greenery of Aoba Castle. Hold a solemn wedding ceremony in this historic, elegant shrine that will remain in the hearts of the couple and their guests.

■Name: Miyagi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine (Miyagi-ken Gokoku Jinja)
■Deities Enshrined: Spirits of the nation's heroes; the former main hall of the Kazagami Shrine at Ise Grand Shrine, an extremely sacred hall bestowed only here in the Kanto region and northward
■Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Founded in 1607 by Lord Date Masamune. Escape the bustle of a city of one million and hold your wedding ceremony in the magnificent and splendid shrine buildings within the deep green precincts.

■Name: Ōsaki Hachimangu Shrine
■Address: 4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Atago Shrine, widely cherished as Sendai's principal guardian shrine. Its grounds offer a view overlooking Sendai's cityscape, making it a photogenic spot.

■Name: Atago Shrine (Atago Jinja)
■Address: 4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

The enshrined deity is the water god venerated in this land since ancient times. The purity of the water flowing beside Suijingu Shrine cleanses and moves the heart of all who encounter it.
Surrounded by nature, with flowers and trees blooming throughout the seasons, this shrine offers a place to make vows alongside the changing seasons—cherry blossoms, peonies, wisteria, hydrangeas, and autumn foliage.

■Name: Kanahebi Suijingu Shrine (金蛇水神社)
■Principal Deities: Main Deity: Kanahebi-no-Ōkami (Mizuhayame-no-Mikoto) Associated Deities: Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto (Ōkuninushi-no-Mikoto), Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto
■Address: 7 Suijin, Misekiyoshi, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

The enshrined deity is Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, the god of peace. This shrine was constructed by Lord Date Tadamune, the second feudal lord of the Sendai domain. Couples united amidst beautiful nature pledge to build peaceful homes together. Warm ceremonies are held at this bustling shrine, revered as Sendai's guardian deity.

■Name: Sendai Toshogu Shrine (せんだいとうしょうぐう)
■Principal Deity: Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
■Address: 1-6-1 Toshogu, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Takekoma Shrine has long been counted among Japan's three great Inari shrines and is revered as an exceptionally spiritually potent shrine. Since ancient times, it has garnered deep veneration as the "God of Fortune" who bestows blessings and good fortune. Its prestige and splendor are unmatched in Miyagi Prefecture.

■Name: Takekoma Shrine (たけこまじんじゃ)
■Principal Deities: Ukanomitama-no-Kami (倉稲魂神) - God of rice cultivation, agriculture, commerce, and industry
Ukemochi-no-Kami (保食神) - God of abundant harvests and food
Wakumusubi no Kami (God of Sericulture, Creation, Development, and Matchmaking)
These three enshrined deities are collectively revered as the Great God of Takekoma Inari.
■Address: 1-1 Inari-cho, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture

Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the "God of Learning." Surrounded by Japanese white oaks and weeping cherry trees designated as preserved trees by Sendai City, enjoy a splendid day.

■Name: Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine
■Deity Enshrined: Lord Sugawara no Michizane (Tenman Daijizai Tenjin)
■Address: 105-3 Tsutsujigaoka, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Aoba Shrine was established to enshrine Lord Date Masamune, founder of the Sendai domain. During the wedding ceremony, rather than both sitting facing forward from the start, the bride first moves to sit beside the groom (reversed for a bride-taking marriage), creating a style that strongly emphasizes the concept of "marrying into the family."

■Name: Aoba Shrine (Aoba Jinja)
■Principal Deity: Takefuruhiko no Mikoto (Date Masamune)
■Address: 7-1 Aoba-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

The Dewa Sanzan refers collectively to Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono, which span the Murayama and Shonai regions of Yamagata Prefecture. Among these, Mount Haguro has long been opened as a site for Shugendo, or mountain worship, and has garnered widespread reverence. Weddings at Dewa Sanzan Shrine are solemnly conducted at the "Sanjin Gassai-den" (Hall of the Three Deities), where the gods of the three mountains are jointly enshrined.

■Name Dewa Sanzan Shrine (Dewa Sanzan Jinja)
■Deities Enshrined 【Gassan Shrine】 Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto
【Iwade Shrine】 Izanagi-no-Mikoto, Inari-no-Kami
【Yudono Shrine】 Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, Ōyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
■Address 7 Tademuki, Tademuki, Haguro-machi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture

Uesugi Shrine stands on the site of the former Yonezawa Castle's main keep. It enshrines Lord Uesugi Kenshin, a hero of the Warring States period and founder of the Yonezawa domain. Beloved as a place of relaxation for Yonezawa citizens and a representative spot for Yonezawa tourism featuring seasonal festivals, its subsidiary shrine, Matsumisaki Shrine, also enshrines Lord Uesugi Yozan, a renowned feudal lord of the mid-Edo period.The historically rich grounds, adorned with the vibrant colors of each season, are a fitting location for New Year's visits, shrine visits for newborns, and weddings that create lifelong memories.

■Name: Uesugi Shrine (Uesugi Jinja)
■Principal Deity: Uesugi Kenshin
■Address: 1-4-13 Marunouchi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

A traditional Shinto wedding ceremony is solemnly performed in the magnificent main hall of this shrine, representing Yamagata Prefecture and Yamagata City. The surrounding area offers a charming location adorned with seasonal natural beauty, including the cherry blossoms along the Mamigasaki River and the greenery of Yakushi Park. The sight of the procession walking through the spacious grounds is beautiful, creating a ceremony enveloped in a refreshing sense of wonder.

■Name: Yamagata Prefecture Gokoku Shrine (Yamagata-ken Gokoku Jinja)
■Deities Enshrined: 48,450 National Heroes
■Address: 2-8-75 Yakushi-cho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

Kumano Shrine in Miyauchi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, boasts a history spanning 1,200 years and is renowned as the most historic and largest shrine in the Tohoku region. Shinto wedding ceremonies are held in the worship hall, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Yamagata Prefecture.

■Name: Kumano Taisha (Kumano Grand Shrine)
■Address: 3476-1 Miyauchi, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture

In the sixth year of Bunmei, when the land suffered from a prolonged drought and poor harvests, the lord of the castle received a divine revelation in a dream. He enshrined the deity known as the Water God at Suwa Shrine, and prayers for rain were answered, bringing salvation. From this legend, the eggplants harvested at that time are still offered at festivals today as a crop that "fulfills wishes," and prayers are made.Experience a beautiful wedding ceremony that carries on Japan's history and traditions within the fragrant cypress sanctuary of the deity who has long protected Yamagata.

■Name: Suwa Shrine (Suwa Jinja)
■Deity Enshrined: 48,450 National Heroes
■Address: 2-8-75 Yakushicho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

Sōnai Shrine was established in 1877 on the site of the main keep of Tsuruoka Castle, the former residence of the Sakai family, feudal lords of the Shōnai domain. It was founded through the initiative of people throughout the Shōnai region who revered the successive domain lords.Four feudal lords from the Shonai domain are enshrined as deities here, attracting devotion as gods of good fortune, domestic harmony, and industrial prosperity. Weddings are solemnly conducted at the shrine, where couples proceed along Shonai's longest approach path to the sound of gagaku music and exchange vows in the beautiful main hall with its ornate coffered ceiling. Spring weddings are especially popular, as couples can also capture photos in Tsuruoka Park, a renowned cherry blossom spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.

■Name: Shonai Shrine (Shonai Jinja)
■Deities Enshrined:
First Generation: Lord Tadatsugu Sakai
Second Generation: Lord Ietsugu Sakai
Third Generation: Lord Tadakatsu Sakai
Ninth Generation: Lord Tadanori Sakai
■Address: 4-1 Baba-cho, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture

The shrine is located on Mt. Nobu, a mountain full of nature in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Founded in 1879, the procession of brides through the spacious temple grounds is a great photo opportunity.

Also, a short walk from the temple grounds is Nobuyama Park, a sanctuary for cherry blossoms. It is also a great place to leave your photos with cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Name: Fukushima Gokoku Jinja (Fukushima Prefecture Gokoku Shrine)
Address: 1 Komayama, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-8025
■Official HP https://gokoku559.info/

Founded in 987, the first year of the 66th Emperor Ichijo's reign, by the Yin-Yang Master Abe Seimei.

The shrine is widely known by Fukushima citizens as "Inari-san" and attracts one of the largest crowds of worshippers in the prefecture during the annual Hatsumode (New Year's visit).

Located in the center of the city with the symbol of a large cypress torii gate, it is a place where one can feel a sense of nostalgia.

Why not make your family's important milestone day come true at Fukushima Inari Shrine?

Name Fukushima Inari Shrine
Address: 1-29 Miyamachi, Fukushima 960-8106, Japan
■Official HP https://www.fukushima-inari.com/

The Kaiseizan Grand Shrine was built as a spiritual center for the people engaged in the Azumi pioneering activities.

The shrine enshrines a spirit from the Ise Jingu Shrine and is nicknamed "Tohoku no Oise-sama" (Ise Shrine of the Tohoku Region) by the local people.

The wedding ceremony will be held in a dignified shrine pavilion that boasts outstanding popularity among shrines in Fukushima.

This is a shrine where you can leave wonderful photos of your family's important Hare Day in the grounds where you can feel the four seasons.

Name Kaiseizan Daijingu Shrine
Address: 3-1-38 Kaisei, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8851, Japan
■Official HP https://www.kaiseizan.jp/

298,000 yen (excluding tax)

A bride in a white kimono and a groom in armor. The photoshoot at Sendai Castle Ruins, a popular tourist spot, offers a traditional cultural experience in a charming location.

【Plan Details】
・Armor Rental and Dressing (Sengoku Warlord Style / Date Masamune Style)
・Black Formal Kimono (Haori & Hakama) and Colored Wedding Kimono Rental and Dressing (Haori & Hakama and Colored Wedding Kimono are rented as one set)
・Photo/Video Shoot at Sendai Castle Ruins (Aoba Castle) (Digital Data Provided)
・Western-Style Bridal Hair & Makeup
・Groom Hair Styling
・Accompanying Stylist Fee

58,000 yen (excluding tax)

A historical experience Japan is proud of—
This plan offers an easy way to enjoy a historical experience Japan is proud of. Don authentic armor and experience the world of a warrior through photos at Sendai Castle Ruins.

This is the site of Sendai Castle built by Date Masamune. Located on the 130-meter-high Mt. Aoba, it offers a spectacular view of the city of Sendai.

The Honmaru ruins, where the statue of Lord Date Masamune mounted on his horse stands, is one of Sendai's most popular tourist attractions and is visited by many tourists throughout the year.

Visitors can enjoy an authentic warrior experience and photography in a solemn atmosphere that blends history and nature.

Name: Sendai Castle Ruins / Aoba Castle Ruins
Address: 1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0862
■Access Approximately 15 minutes by car from Sendai Station, approximately 15 minutes on foot from Kokusai Center Station on the Subway Tozai Line.
■Related website: https://www.sendaijyo.com/