sugawara jinja

Standing in Uenohigashi, Iga, this shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified god of learning. Students' passionate prayers gather here, and each year many celebrate the joy of passing exams. Practitioners of traditional arts—calligraphy, haiku, tea ceremony—also visit to deepen their craft. The profound love of knowledge and culture embodied by Sugawara no Michizane resonates through this place, providing powerful support to all who pursue learning and the arts.