DeitySugawara no Michizane
BlessingsStudy and exams
Founded1104 (Choji 1), according to the shrine’s own tradition
Nearest stationOn foot from JR Kamakura
History
Origins and founding
According to the shrine’s own tradition, founded in 1104 (Choji 1). It is counted among Japan's three great Tenjin shrines, alongside Dazaifu Tenmangu and Kitano Tenmangu. Minamoto no Yoritomo made it a guardian of the shogunate's unlucky north-east.
Highlights
What to see
A large ginkgo / Kappa Fudezuka, where manga artists are said to dedicate their brushes / the Fudezuka festival.
Background
Cultural context
The shrine is said to show how far Tenjin worship had spread by the Kamakura period. A different pace from the crowds at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.