Located in the town of Funakata, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tenman Shrine in Midzawa is dedicated to Tenjin, the Shinto god of learning and culture. The shrine was built in 1614 and features a unique, rectangular vermilion torii gate. This distinctive architectural style is typical of Kamakura-period shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tenjin
- Kami enshrined
- Tenjin
- Coordinates
- 35.7599312, 139.9795081
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the vermilion torii gate is bathed in golden light.
Cultural notes
Tenjin is often depicted as a wise and benevolent god, associated with scholars and artists. In Ibaraki Prefecture, Tenman Shrine is also revered for its role in promoting education and culture.
Historical note
Built in 1614 during the Edo period by Ii Naomasa, a prominent daimyo.