A Tenjin shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician of the Heian period. Like other Tenjin shrines, it serves as a center for prayers related to academic success and scholarly pursuits.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 35.2135108, 136.909287
Visitor tip
Visit during plum blossom season in early spring when the shrine grounds are most beautiful and spiritually significant.
Cultural notes
Tenjin shrines are associated with plum blossoms, as Sugawara no Michizane was known for his love of plum trees. Students often visit to pray for success in examinations and academic endeavors.