Yushima Tenmangū
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Yushima Tenman-gū (湯島天満宮) is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Yushima Tenman-gū 湯島天満宮 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Tenjin (Sugawara no Michizane) Ame-no-Tajikarao-mikoto |
Type | Tenman-gū |
Location | |
Location | 3 Chome-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyō, Tokyo 〒 113-0034 |
Geographic coordinates | 35°42′28″N 139°46′6″E |
Architecture | |
Date established | 458 |
Website | |
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Glossary of Shinto |
Established in 458, it is now devoted to Tenjin, the kami of Learning. For this reason, it is also called Yushima Tenjin.
It is located very close to Ueno Park, and not far from the University of Tokyo. It is frequently sited by prospective students hoping to pass the entrance exams, particularly in April. At this time, the temple receives many offerings of ema, votive tablets to petition the kami for success.[1]
One of the most famous[2][3] features of the shrine are the blossoms of his plum trees (ume) in the spring. In February and March, the annual festival Ume Matsuri is held, attracting many visitors.[4]