Gojō Tenjinsha

Gojō Tenjinsha is a Shinto shrine located within Ueno Park in Tokyo, dedicated to a significant historical scholar. The complex features a simple, traditional main shrine building with adjacent areas for visitors and prayer sites.

The shrine was established to honor Sugawara no Michizane, an aristocrat and scholar from the Heian period. This veneration later evolved into a widespread cult that protected education and intellectual achievement.

The shrine honors Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar whose name became synonymous with learning and literary arts. Visitors often observe students bringing offerings and praying for academic success.

The shrine is within the park and easy to access on foot, with clear pathways throughout the grounds. It remains a quiet place to linger, without overwhelming crowds, particularly outside peak hours.

The shrine is notably frequented by students and pupils who hang traditional wooden plaques inscribed with their exam wishes. These handwritten wishes create a very personal atmosphere at this location.