A Tenmangu shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the kami of learning and academic achievement. Like other Tenmangu shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves as a place of worship for students and those seeking educational success.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 35.1069678, 137.1819577
Visitor tip
Visit during exam season to observe the many ema (wooden plaques) left by students wishing for academic success.
Cultural notes
Tenmangu shrines are dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, who was posthumously deified as Tenjin after his political exile and death in 903 CE. These shrines are particularly popular among students preparing for entrance examinations, who come to pray for academic success and wisdom.