Sugawara Jinja
📍 Gunma, Midori · 1263-1 Asahara, Oamamachi, Midori-shi, Gunma
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Sugawara Jinja, located in Oamamachi, Midori City, is a shrine known as the god of learning. Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined here, and it is said to grant benefits of academic success and prayers for passing exams, attracting many students and examinees. The quiet and calm atmosphere of the precincts makes it an ideal place for those who wish to concentrate on their studies. This shrine is believed to support people's intellectual curiosity and grant them strength to achieve their goals.
Benefits
Academic successPrayer for passing exams