Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine
The oldest tenmangu (a shrine dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara-no Michizane) in Japan, this shrine is located at the origin of Sugawara-no Michizane’s clan, and enshrines Sugawara-no Michizane himself. A historical site that is said to be the pond of Sugawara-no Michizane’s ubuyū (first bath), is approximately 100 meters to the east of the shrine. Of course, the God of Studies (Sugawara-no Michizane) is enshrined, but a fude-zuka (a mound of worn-out writing brushes) which receives prayers to improve penmanship is also enshrined on the grounds.
Detailed information
| Address | 518 Sugawarahigashicho, Nara |
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| Opening Hours | 9:00AM-4:00PM |
| Parking | 30 regular cars |
| Price | Admission fee: Free *During the Bonbai exhibition, 500 yen for high school students and above Shrine office reception hours: 9:00-16:00 |
| Access & Bus Stop | 15 minute walk from Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station |