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Yushima Tenmangu, Tokyo

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Pay a visit to Yushima Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Tenjin, the "kami" (spirit) of learning. Established in 458 CE in honor of the kami of strength and sports, the shrine was greatly expanded in 1355 to enshrine Tenjin, thus becoming a place of pilgrimage for scholars and thinkers. Today, prospective students arrive at the shrine to offer "ema" (wooden plaques containing prayers) in the hope that they will pass the entrance exams for the nearby university. The grounds have been dotted with "ume" (plum) trees, because Tenjin was known to be particularly fond of them. Arrange to visit Yushima Tenmangu and other attractions in Tokyo using our Tokyo holiday planner.

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By 15queen

Yushima Tenmangu is Shinto shrine commonly called Yushima Tenjin. This shrine was originally established in 458 A.D.in order to worship Ameno -tajikarano -Mikoto. Japan‘s three Major academic...

Yushima Tenmangu is Shinto shrine commonly called Yushima Tenjin. This shrine was originally established in 458 A.D.in order to worship Ameno -tajikarano -Mikoto. Japan‘s three Major academic... more »
By goic

Yushima Tenjin is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the examination season starts from January to February, so many students and parents of the examiness form a line and come to pray until.... more

Yushima Tenjin is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the examination season starts from January to February, so many students and parents of the examiness form a line and come to pray until.... more »

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By Yoshi Mirai

I walked to this temple from Ochanomizu Station (Yushima Station is even closer), and it was a wonderful experience. I loved the nearby neighbourhood, which is quiet and low key (not that toursitic), but full of small and old cafes and restaurants. The temple itself is wonderfully compact, with different buildings and a pond with a bridge. I love that this temple is just in the middle of a residential neighbourhood.

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By KH Seh

Went for the plum blossom festival. Unfortunately it is not fully bloomed yet. A lot of streets stall is located and there is a plum wine stall. You can buy a cup or a couple of cups which have all types of plum wine they have and enjoy the plum blossom.

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