Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine
Category: Shrine
The oldest tenmangu (a shrine dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara-no Michizane) in Japan, this shrine is located at the origin of Sugawara-no Michizane’s clan, and enshrines Sugawara-no Michizane himself. A historical site that is said to be the pond of Sugawara-no Michizane’s ubuyū (first bath), is approximately 100 meters to the east of the shrine. Of course, the God of Studies (Sugawara-no Michizane) is enshrined, but a fude-zuka (a mound of worn-out writing brushes) which receives prayers to improve penmanship is also enshrined on the grounds.
Address:
518 Sugawarahigashicho, Nara
Access:
15 minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station
Official Website
http://www.sugawaratenmangu.com/
Admission fee:
free
Opening Hours
9:00AM-4:00PM
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