Egara Tenjinsha, Shinto shrine in Nikaidō, Kamakura, Japan.
The shrine includes a vermilion-painted oratory and sacrarium, surrounded by over 100 plum trees that bloom during winter months.
Founded in 1104 by a local priest, Egara Tenjinsha predates the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1181.
This shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, who transformed into the deity Tenjin, making it a center for students seeking success in education.
Located at 74 Nikaido, the shrine stands a 10-minute walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine through residential streets of Kamakura.
The shrine grounds contain the Efudezuka, a brush-shaped monument featuring 154 cartoonist signatures and illustrations of kappa characters.
Location: Nikaidō
Inception: 1104
Architectural style: nagare-zukuri
Website: http://tenjinsha.com
GPS coordinates: 35.32585,139.56430
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:03
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