北野天満宮

Japanese Name北野天満宮
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySugawara no Michizane
Coordinates35.4614039, 136.2955788

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About this Shrine

North Pond Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Eiheiji, Shiga Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of learning and literature, Sugawara no Michizane, it is known for its beautiful gardens and historic significance as the site of the Iemitsu Memorial Hall.

Cultural Significance

As a major shrine in Shiga Prefecture, North Pond Tenmangu Shrine is associated with Sugawara no Michizane, who was revered for his role as a Confucian scholar and statesman. The shrine's gardens feature traditional Japanese landscaping, including moss-covered rocks and water features.

Enshrined Deities

Sugawara no Michizane

Location

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