Wakaura Tenmangū, Shinto shrine in Wakayama, Japan.
Wakaura Tenmangu features a monumental stone stairway leading to the main shrine area, guarded by two ox statues representing sacred messengers.
The shrine, originally constructed in the 10th century, underwent reconstruction in 1606 under the direction of warlord Asano Yoshinaga after the Battle of Sekigahara.
Students visit this shrine throughout the year to pray to Tenjin, the deified form of Sugawara no Michizane, for success in their academic pursuits.
The shrine office operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with access available through buses from JR Wakayama Station or Nankai Wakayama City Station.
The shrine contains detailed carvings from the Momoyama period depicting mythological creatures, including the Kirin with its dragon head and horse-like body.
Location: Wakayama
Architectural style: East Asian hip-and-gable roof
Website: http://wakamatsuri.com
GPS coordinates: 34.19161,135.16422
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:37
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