Yushima Tenmangu Shrine
Famous for the Deity of Scholarship and Plum Blossom Viewing
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Shinto shrine
Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, also called "Yushima Tenjin" or "Yushima Shrine", is well-known by Japanese people.
Famous for enshrining the deity of scholars, Michizane Sugawara, visitors come here to pray for success in school examinations, seeking work, or testing for qualifications.
Highlights
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The deity of scholars is enshrined here.
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Writing your wishes for scholastic fulfillment in pencil is popular.
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In the middle of February, when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, an Ume Matsuri, or plum blossom festival, is held here.
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In November, a Chrysanthemum Festival is held here.
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Basic Information
- Official Name
- Yushima Tenmangu
- Founded
- 458 AD *There are various theories about this.
- Postal Code
- 113-0034
- Address
- 3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3836-0753
- Admission
- Free
- Closed
- No holidays
- Hours
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6:00am-8:00pm
*There may be changes for the New Year's Holidays. - Access
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(1) About 2 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
(2) About 5 minutes on foot from Ueno-Hirokoji Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
(3) About 8 minutes on foot from Okachimachi Station on the JR Yamanote and JR Keihin Tohoku Lines
(4) About 5 minutes on foot from Exit A4 of Ueno-Okachimachi Station on the Toei Subway Oedo Line - Official Website
- Official Website(Japanese)