Tenshi Jinja
📍 Toyama, Toyama-shi Tengū-chō 2-7 · Toyama
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
Tenshi Jinja, located in Tengū-chō, Toyama, enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, renowned as the deity of learning. Michizane was an outstanding scholar and statesman of the Heian period, and due to his profound scholarship, he is revered nationwide as the "deity of learning." Toyama's Tenshi Jinja has been cherished by local people as a shrine for academic achievement and success in examinations. Particularly during examination season, many students and parents visit to seek the protection of Michizane. It is, in fact, the namesake of "Tengū-chō" and a symbolic presence for the community.
Benefits
academic achievementsuccess in examinationsadvancement in arts and skillsimprovement in writingbringing good fortunewarding off misfortune
