Ouuda Tenman Jinja

📍 Nara, Nara · Shimoiya Oku 147, Uda

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Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Tenman Jinja, located in Ouuda, is a shrine of learning dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane. Serving as the center of culture and education in the Uda region, this venerable shrine has long been cherished by many people. It is said that during the Edo period, when the town of Ouuda prospered through commerce, merchants also prayed to this deity for business prosperity. As a deity who grants not only scholarship but also wisdom and talent, this shrine has continued to watch over the development of the region. Its quiet grounds are the perfect place to offer prayers with a calm heart.

Benefits

Academic successPassing examsBusiness prosperityBestowal of wisdomProtection from calamityGood fortune and prosperityArtistic advancement

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