Kameido Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Koto ward of Tokyo, dedicated to the deity Tenjin, the patron god of learning and literature. The shrine was established in 1612 during the Edo period, as part of the Meiji Restoration's efforts to rebuild Japan's spiritual foundations. The shrine complex features traditional Japanese architecture, with a large torii gate and a sacred pond.
- Denomination
- tenjin_shinkou
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tenjin
- Kami enshrined
- Tenjin
- Coordinates
- 35.7027062, 139.8209159
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the afternoon when the sun is not directly overhead.
Cultural notes
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is closely associated with the mythology of Sugawara no Michizane, a court official and Buddhist priest who was revered as a Shinto deity after his death. The shrine's sacred tree is believed to be a descendant of Michizane's favorite tree, which he planted in Kyoto.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1660 after a fire destroyed it in 1654.