Kitano Tenmangu
The head shrine of all Tenjin shrines, the supreme god of academics.
The main shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Students from all over Japan flock here to pray for success in exams. Famous for its plum blossoms.
神社歷史緣起
Built in 947 AD, Kitano Tenmangu was established to appease the vengeful spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a brilliant scholar and politician who was unjustly exiled. After a series of disasters in the capital were attributed to his anger, he was deified as 'Tenjin' (Sky Deity).
Over time, his image transformed from a terrifying thunder god to a benevolent god of poetry, calligraphy, and scholarship. Today, it is the head shrine of over 12,000 Tenmangu/Tenjin shrines across Japan.
御祭神
境內看點
The shrine complex is a magnificent example of 'Momoyama' architecture, with the Main Hall and Worship Hall connected under one complex roof (National Treasure). The 'Sanko-mon' (Three Star Gate) is also unique.
The shrine is famous for its Plum Garden ('Bai-en') with 1,500 trees. Michizane loved plum blossoms, and legend says his favorite tree flew from Kyoto to Dazaifu to be with him ('Flying Plum'). The ox statues on the grounds are believed to heal illness if you touch them.
重大祭典
On the 25th of every month (Tenjin-san's day), a large flea market is held, attracting thousands. The 'Baikasai' (Plum Blossom Festival) on February 25th features an open-air tea ceremony hosted by Geisha from the nearby Kamishichiken district.
護持贊助 Kitano Tenmangu
您的參與將成為這座神聖殿堂傳承世代的重要力量。數位賽錢將全數運用於全日本各神社的文化保存與修繕維護。
奉納賽錢，代表您融入了全球崇敬日本精神傳統的社群，攜手守護數百年來代代相傳的珍貴文化遺產。