Hōfu Tenmangū, Shinto shrine in Hofu, Japan
The shrine complex includes steep stone stairs leading to the main building, where 1,100 plum trees surround the sacred structures.
Founded in 904, this shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and politician who became deified as Tenjin, the patron of education.
Students regularly visit the shrine to obtain talismans and pray for success in their examinations, following centuries of traditional practices.
Visitors can reach the shrine by taking a local train from Shin-Yamaguchi Station to Hofu Station, followed by a short walk.
The Gojinko-sai Festival in November features thousands of participants wearing white garments while carrying decorated miniature shrines through streets.
Location: Hofu
Inception: 904
Part of: els 25 santuaris a Sugawara no Michizane
Website: https://hofutenmangu.com
GPS coordinates: 34.06328,131.57406
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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