Yushima Tenmangu (Tenjin)
Tokyo's premier shrine for scholars and students.
Dedicated to the god of learning, this shrine is often buried under layers of wooden 'ema' plaques written by students praying for exam success. Its plum blossoms are legendary.
History of the Shrine
Established in 458 AD. It became a center of learning and culture in the Edo period, patronized by scholars and shoguns.
The Enshrined Kami
What to See
The sight of thousands of ema plaques hanging in the shrine grounds is striking. The Plum Blossom Festival in February/March is very popular.
Major Festivals
Plum Festival (Feb-Mar) and Chrysanthemum Festival (Nov).
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