A Tenjin shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified spirit of learning and scholarship. As a Tenmangu shrine, it serves the local community as a place of worship for academic success and protection from misfortune.
- Denomination
- Tenjin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 33.3112214, 132.5316334
Visitor tip
Visit during exam season to see students praying for academic success, and consider purchasing an academic charm (gakugyō omamori).
Cultural notes
Tenjin shrines are found throughout Japan and are particularly popular among students and parents seeking divine assistance with education and scholarly pursuits.