菅原天満宮, Shinto shrine in Japan
Sugawara Tenmangu is a small Shinto shrine in Higashiyodogawa ward of Osaka with traditional Japanese wooden architecture and simple clean lines. The grounds feature stone lanterns along the paths and a quiet garden with old trees, creating a peaceful space for visitors to walk and pray.
The shrine was founded in the early 1600s during the Kan'ei period when a river named Sakakawa was turned into dry land that locals called Shin-ya-mura. The buildings were rebuilt in 1968 following repairs while maintaining their traditional form.
The shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, an ancient scholar and official whom people believe helps students succeed in their studies. Visitors notice ema plaques with written wishes and small offerings placed at the altar, showing how this place remains woven into people's daily lives and hopes.
The shrine is about 17 minutes walk east from Awaji Station on the Senri line and sits in a quiet neighborhood. Visitors can follow the simple routine of bowing at the main hall, ringing a bell, and making their wishes before the altar.
An old camphor tree about 400 years old stands on the grounds and is protected as a cultural asset by Osaka city. Visitors can also see the Ushiwatashi stone from 1744, which shows an old custom where people walked around cows three times to wish for good relationships between the animals and their new owners.
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