Taga Shrine Tagajo

多賀神社

/ Taga Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Taga Shrine in Tagajo stands near the ruins of the ancient Tagajo fortress, which served as the administrative capital of northern Japan for centuries. The shrine is associated with the governance and spiritual protection of the frontier provinces.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Creator deity; god of creation, life, and purification

secondary Deity

Female creator deity; goddess of creation, death, and the underworld

Blessings

Shrine Network

Taga branch

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

38.2954, 140.9862

Physical Address

1 Ichikawa Sousha, Tagajo, Miyagi

宮城県多賀城市市川字奏社1

Historical Province

Mutsu (Rikuzen)

Access

Tagajo Station (JR Senseki Line)

10 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Best Times to Visit

springautumn
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Taga Shrine Tagajo?

Taga Shrine in Tagajo stands near the ruins of the ancient Tagajo fortress, which served as the administrative capital of northern Japan for centuries. The shrine is associated with the governance and spiritual protection of the frontier provinces.

Where is Taga Shrine Tagajo located?

Taga Shrine Tagajo is located in Tagajo, Miyagi. The full address is: 1 Ichikawa Sousha, Tagajo, Miyagi.