A shrine dedicated to academic success and passing examinations, typically enshrining Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and patron of learning. These shrines are especially popular among students preparing for entrance exams.
- 宗派
- Tenjin
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sugawara no Michizane
- 祀られている神
- Sugawara no Michizane
- 座標
- 34.4595892, 136.7201945
参拝のヒント
Bring an ema to write your academic goals and hang it at the shrine for good luck with studies or exams.
文化的背景
The name 'Gokaku' literally means 'passing' or 'success in examinations.' Students commonly visit to pray for academic achievement and write their wishes on ema (wooden plaques).