North Pond Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Eiheiji, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of learning and literature, Sugawara no Michizane, it is known for its beautiful gardens and historic significance as the site of the Iemitsu Memorial Hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Kami enshrined
- Sugawara no Michizane
- Coordinates
- 35.4614039, 136.2955788
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the mist rising from the pond creates a serene atmosphere.
Cultural notes
As a major shrine in Shiga Prefecture, North Pond Tenmangu Shrine is associated with Sugawara no Michizane, who was revered for his role as a Confucian scholar and statesman. The shrine's gardens feature traditional Japanese landscaping, including moss-covered rocks and water features.
Historical note
Established during the Edo period.