Located in the beautiful town of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture, the Katsuta Tenmangu Shrine is one of Japan's most revered shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a renowned poet and statesman from the Heian period. As a shrine associated with education and learning, visitors often come seeking good luck for students and scholars.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane, Tsukiyomi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.1739531, 136.1662218
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine at dawn or early afternoon when it is less crowded.
Cultural notes
The shrine's architecture reflects a mix of Heian and Kamakura styles, with a distinctive five-story pagoda. The shrine also hosts a famous autumn festival called 'Tobira no Katsuta Tenmangu Matsuri', which celebrates the patron deity's role in guiding people through life's challenges.
Historical note
Founded in 807 CE during the Nara period.