Located in the city of Yono, Saitama Prefecture, Arakawa Miso Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a renowned poet and statesman during the Heian period. The shrine is famous for its ornate vermilion torii gates and impressive architecture. It is also known as 'Kami wa kōdai' or 'The Deity with an Open Heart'.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 35.7311781, 139.3611211
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise to watch the vermilion torii gates change colors in the morning light.
Cultural notes
The shrine is known for its unique architecture and is often visited by locals on April 2nd, the day of Michizane's enshrinement. According to Shinto legend, the deity appears at dawn with an open heart to grant blessings.
Historical note
Founded in 930 AD during the Imperial era.