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子安天満宮

Japanese Name子安天満宮
PrefectureKyoto
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySugawara-no-Michizane
Coordinates34.8328439, 135.5841164

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About this Shrine

Suban-tennmangu Shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the god of learning and literature, is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines. The shrine was originally built in 1849 as a memorial to Nakano Takeko, a samurai who died at the Battle of Seikan in 1869, but it has since become closely associated with Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning and education. Visitors can admire the shrine's traditional architecture, which reflects its Edo-period origins, as well as explore the nearby Kyoto University campus.

Cultural Significance

Suban-tennmangu Shrine is closely associated with Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning and education in Shinto mythology. The shrine also hosts a annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which honors the blooming of cherry blossoms (sakura) throughout Japan.

Enshrined Deities

Sugawara no Michizane

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To get the most out of your visit, consider visiting during the spring cherry blossom season (March-April), when the shrine's grounds are particularly beautiful.

History

Built as a memorial to Nakano Takeko in 1849.

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