A local Tenjin shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician. The name 'Yaneiri' (roofed-in) suggests this shrine may have distinctive architectural features or be housed within or under a particular roof structure.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 35.4846843, 139.3052085
Visitor tip
Bring prayers for academic success or educational achievements, as Tenjin shrines are particularly favored by students preparing for examinations.
Cultural notes
As a Tenjin shrine, this site is associated with learning, scholarship, and academic success. Sugawara no Michizane, transformed from historical figure to kami of learning after his death, is widely venerated by students and scholars throughout Japan.