A Tenmangu shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician. Like other Tenjin shrines, it serves as a center for prayers related to academic success and learning.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 33.5894954, 132.7303788
Visitor tip
Visit during exam seasons when students come to pray for academic success.
Cultural notes
Sugawara no Michizane is revered as the kami of learning, literature, and scholarly achievement. Tenjin shrines are popular destinations for students and parents seeking divine assistance with studies and examinations.
Historical note
The shrine follows the tradition of Tenmangu shrines established to honor Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), who was posthumously deified as Tenjin following his political exile and death. Such shrines were built throughout Japan to appease his spirit and seek his blessings for scholarship.