A Tenjin shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar and politician who became the patron deity of learning and literature. Like other Tenjin shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves as a place where students and families pray for academic success and protection from misfortune.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 33.3739996, 132.7195765
Visitor tip
Visit during plum blossom season if possible, as plum trees are sacred to Tenjin and often planted at these shrines.
Cultural notes
Tenjin shrines are among Japan's most popular shrine types, with Sugawara no Michizane revered as Tenjin, the god of learning. These shrines are especially busy during exam seasons when students visit to pray for success in their studies.