A Tenjin shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and academic success. Like other Tenjin shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place where students and families pray for educational achievement and protection from misfortune.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 34.5158532, 135.7465496
Visitor tip
Visit during plum blossom season in early spring for the most beautiful experience, and consider purchasing an academic success omamori if you or someone you know is taking exams.
Cultural notes
Tenjin shrines are typically associated with plum blossoms, which were beloved by Sugawara no Michizane. Many feature plum trees on their grounds and hold plum blossom festivals. Students commonly visit during exam seasons to pray for success in their studies.