Jouginyorai Pilgrimage Course

Sendai City

START
Kumagane Station
FINISH
Kumagane Station
distance
22.1km
the maximum difference in elevation
288m
average gradient
overall:0%
uphill:4.6%
downhill:4.8%
elevation gain
uphill:398m
downhill:398m
estimated time needed
1h28m(according to riding condition)
Route data

Kumagane Station
The Jouginyorai Pilgrimage Course begins at Kumagane station of JR East Sendai Line in Kumagane, Aoba-Ku Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
The course allows you to visit several sights including famous temples, enjoy gourmet food, travel through a forest, visit a dam etc. It's a course that you will enjoy that includes going uphill and downhill while riding the bike!
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区熊ケ根檀の原一番

12.4km


Joginyorai Saiho-ji
Joginyorai Saiho-ji is a temple that is loved and called "Jogi-san" by Miyagi residents.
This course is very popular since it goes around several Buddhist temples including Monzenmachi, Kyu hondo, Shinhondo, Gojunoto, plus more. It is considered as a power spot since it attracts 1 million tourists to visit each year.
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区大倉字上下1
Support
Parking lot / Bathroom / Water

0.5km


Sankakuage (triangle-shaped fried tofu)
There is a popular tofu store near Jogiryorai Saiho-ji known as the store of "Jogi-san's Abura-age". Most of the people who visit Sogou-ji would likely eat Sankakuage, which is crispy on the outside and juicy inside, before they leave Saiho-ji. There is always a line outside the store during the weekend.
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区大倉字下道1-2
Support
Bathroom / Food

7.6km


Okura Dam
It was constructed in 1961 as the only double-arch concrete dam where two arches are connected in Japan. With the beautiful scenery, it is a great spot to take photos during any season. A park is in the vicinity of the dam which allows you to take a toilet break if needed.
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区大倉字高柵

5.1km


Kumagane Station