A Tenjin shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and academic achievement.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 33.2526756, 132.6498227
Visitor tip
Visit during exam seasons to witness local students offering prayers for academic success.
Cultural notes
As a Tenjin shrine, it serves as a place where students and families pray for academic success, particularly before important examinations. The shrine follows the widespread Tenjin faith that honors Sugawara no Michizane as a protector of scholarship.