Kitano Tenmangu
Cost
free
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About
First built in 947 to appease the angry spirit of Sugawara No Michizane (a poet and scholar who had been exiled by his enemies in the Fujiwara clan), Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of Japan’s Tenmangu shrines. After Michizane's death a number of natural disasters struck and it was believed this was his vengeful spirit so the shrine was built and dedicated to Michizane in 986.
Sugawara Michizane is associated with Tenjin, the Shinto god of education. So, before exams many students show up at the shrine to pray for good grades. It is also the home of "Kitano Tenjin Engi" a scroll painting (a National Treasure). Visitors will also like the lush greenness and trees surrounding the shrine. Kitano Tenmangu features an entire grove of nearly 2000 trees that bloom from February to March. The shrine also hosts a special tea ceremony, called Baikasai, in this plum grove every February 25th.
Access
Closest Train Station: Kitanohakubaicho
31 Bakuro-cho
Kyoto, Kyoto 602-8386 Japan
Tel: 075-461-0005
Bus: from Kyoto station take city bus #50 or #101 and ride approx. 30min.
Subway: Randen Prive Line to Kitanohakubaicho Station then walk 15 - 20 min.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Kitano Tenmangu Homepage
