Mizuta Tenmangū, Shinto shrine in Japan
Mizuta Tenmangū is a small Shinto shrine in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring simple wooden structures and a traditional gently curved roof. The grounds are calm and clean, with small trees and stone lanterns lining the pathways, creating a peaceful setting.
The shrine was founded in 1226 and is connected to Sugawara Michizane, a famous scholar and politician. During the Edo period, it received support from local clans, and its main hall was rebuilt in 1672 before being recognized as a cultural property in 1961.
The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, and draws visitors who come to pray for success in their studies. People write their wishes on small wooden plaques called ema and hang them to bring their prayers closer to the spirits.
The shrine is about a 20-minute walk from JR Hainuzuka Station or about 5 minutes by car. It is best to be respectful, removing shoes where required and speaking quietly to preserve the calm surroundings.
A notable element is Koinoki, a smaller shrine on the same grounds dedicated to Koi-no-Mikoto, believed to be the only shrine in Japan specifically devoted to love and happiness. Visitors decorate this area with heart-shaped ornaments and leave love wishes on wooden plaques.
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