Miyagi Gokoku Shrine Wedding Ceremony
Miyagi Gokoku Shrine Japanese wedding ceremony is a historical and prestigious Shinto wedding ceremony.
Miyagi-Gokoku Shrine
Japanese wedding ceremony
Why not hold a solemn Shinto ceremony at Miyagi-Gokoku Shrine in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture?
A traditional and prestigious Japanese wedding ceremony is held at a historic shrine founded after the Meiji Restoration.
A traditional Japanese wedding ceremony with traditional white kimono or colored wedding gowns.
Wedding ceremonies in kimono at Miyagi-ga Gokoku Shrine, where the seasonal beauty of cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter are all photo-worthy.
Michinoku Wakon produces Japanese wedding ceremonies at Miyagata Gokoku Shrine.
Located in the heart of Sendai, but in a sacred space surrounded by tranquility, we will create a special day just for you and your guests.
Miyagi-gokoku-jinja Shrine Wedding Ceremony in kimono
Cost and Application
The Shinto ceremony at Miyagata Gokoku Shrine is quiet and solemn.
The Shinto ceremony at Miyagata Gokoku Shrine is a unique and special ceremony performed in a quiet and solemn atmosphere. In this sacred place that enshrines the spirits of the dead who gave their lives for the nation, couples pledge their eternal love in a time-honored, traditional manner.
At Michinoku Wakon, a formal Shinto ceremony in the main hall of the Miyagata Gokoku Shrine and a wedding ceremony in kimono at the shrine, located in the heart of Sendai City but surrounded by serenity, will be a lifetime memory deeply etched in the memories of the couple and their attendees.
Flow of events leading up to the wedding
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Select a shrine or temple and make a reservation or application
Please select the shrine or temple where you wish to hold your wedding ceremony and make a direct reservation. Kindly submit the wedding application form to the shrine or temple. Depending on the shrine or temple, a personal consultation may be required, so please be sure to confirm the details in advance.
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Apply to us
Please read the terms and conditions enclosed in the materials we send you. If you agree to the terms and conditions, please fill out and sign the formal application form and return it to us ( Sorachine Harmony Co., Ltd.). Please transfer the application fee of 100,000 yen to the designated account.
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costume selection
Please visit our partner bridal shops to select your attire. Reservations through our company are required for viewing before finalizing your selection. Attire for your guests can also be chosen at partner shops near their residence.
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Meeting, option selection, beauty rehearsal
We will proceed with the wedding meeting by e-mail or phone. We will also suggest various options such as the bride's bridal gown and wig, photography (photos and movies), and post-wedding dinner, according to the couple's wishes. We can also arrange for a wig fitting along with costume selection at our affiliated costume stores nationwide. Beauty rehearsals can be held the day before the wedding, so there is no need to come here just for the rehearsal.
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Payment
Final items and billing amount will be finalized and an invoice will be issued 2 to 1 week prior to the wedding. Fees must be transferred to the designated account at least 2 days before the wedding (2 business days before the financial institution).
Miyagata Gokoku Shrine｜Flow of the Shinto Ceremony
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making a report (to a superior)
The priest leads the bride and groom into the ceremony hall.
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purification rite (esp. one held prior to a Shinto event)
The bride, groom, and attendants of both families are purified before the wedding ceremony is performed in front of the shrine.
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ritual prayer service (e.g. for the repose of a soul)
The Saishu reports the bride and groom's good fortune to God.
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(ceremony of) consecration of the sanctum sanctorum
The bride and groom are firmly united in this ceremony by drinking sake given to them by God.
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exchange of rings
Exchange rings. (only if you wish)
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pronouncement of the oath of allegiance
The bride and groom read their wedding vows before God.
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praying reverently on a branch of the sacred tree
Put your feelings into the tamagushi and offer it to God.
What is Miyagata Gokoku Shrine? History and Origin
Miyagi Gokoku Shrine was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) after the Meiji Restoration. As a "Gokoku Shrine" dedicated to the spirits of the war dead who gave their precious lives for the nation in the process of Japan's modernization, the shrine enshrines about 60,000 war dead in Miyagi Prefecture.
The shrine was originally founded as "Shokonsha" and later became "Kenja Miyagata Gokoku Jinja" (Miyagi Gokoku Shrine). Located at the eastern foot of the ruins of Sendai Castle (Aobayama), the shrine is a sacred space surrounded by silence, despite its location in the center of Sendai City.
The shrine pavilion was built in 1923 and has a solemn atmosphere, creating a beautiful landscape in harmony with the changing seasons. The shrine is especially crowded with visitors during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage season in fall.
Various festivals are held throughout the year, with the Spring Festival (April) and Autumn Festival (October) being particularly grand. The shrine is also well known as a shrine rooted in the local community, with many worshippers visiting for Hatsumode (New Year's visit), Shichigosan (Seven-Five-Three-Three Festival), exorcism of bad luck, and other milestones in their lives.
It is also a popular venue for Japanese-style weddings, and is chosen by couples who value tradition and formality. The shrine's location in the center of Sendai City and its solemn atmosphere are in harmony.
tradition and formality
A shrine with tradition and prestige as a historic shrine that has been in existence since the Meiji Era (1868-1912)
Quiet Space
A sacred space surrounded by tranquility in the heart of Sendai City
beauty of the four seasons
Enjoy the beauty of each season: cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscape in winter.
How to get to Miyagi-Gokoku Shrine
| address (e.g. of house) | 1 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0862 |
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| Access by car |
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| parking lot | Parking lot available: accommodates 30 large buses and 150 private cars. *Public transportation is recommended due to congestion during festival periods. |
Detailed route to Miyagi Gokoku Shrine
- EXIT JR SENDAI STATION FROM THE WEST EXIT AND BOARD A CITY BUS FROM THE NISHIGUCHI BUS POOL, OR TAKE THE HARUPURU SENDAI BUS.
- For city buses, get off at "Sendai Jonan".
- If you take Loople Sendai, get off at "Sendai Castle Ruins".
- Arrive at Miyagata Gokoku Shrine in about 3 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
By bus
Get on the bus at the Sendai Station West Exit Bus Pool (⑨ "Zoo Park Circulation via Aobadori and Kogakubu" or ⑪ "Zoo Park Circulation via Atago Ohashi" and get off at "Sendai Jonan".
If you use Loople Sendai:
Take Loople Sendai and get off at "Sendai Joshi" (about 20 minutes).
Michinoku Michinoku Wakon can also arrange a shuttle bus for your wedding day. Please contact us for details.
| name | Miyagi Gokoku Jinja (Miyagi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine) |
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| OFFICIAL HP | https://www.gokokujinja.org/ |
| Available Time for Ceremony | 10:00,12:0014:00,15:00 |
| parking lot | 150台 |
| First Fees (Ceremony Fee) |
103,300 yen and up |
| Number of people allowed to attend | 50 persons |
| dressing room | having |
| waiting room for one's relatives | having |
| enshrined deity | 56,091 Pillars of the war dead since the Meiji Restoration |
| date of establishment (e.g. of a company or school, etc.) | Founded on August 27, 1904 |
| Architectural style of shrine pavilions | It is the only Shinmei-zukuri building that was transferred directly from Ise Jingu, and is said to have changed its thatched roof from thatch to thatch with copper plates. |
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Details.Inquiries about weddings at Miyagi-Gokoku Shrine
If you have any questions or concerns about a prestigious wedding ceremony at Miyagi-Gokoku Shrine,
Please feel free to contact us using the form below or by phone.
Our professional wedding planners will be happy to assist you.
Contact us by phone: 022-794-7720
(Hours: Weekdays 10:00-18:00)
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