Honda no Mori Tenmangu
📍 Ishikawa, Kanazawa · 3-1 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Honda no Mori Tenmangu is a Tenmangu shrine enshrined in Honda no Mori Park in Dewa-cho, Kanazawa. It is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, and is characterized by its location within a verdant park. An historic shrine with roots extending back to the Edo period, it is known for being situated in a place connected to the Honda family, prominent retainers of the Kaga clan. Today, many students visit to pray for academic success, offering their sincere prayers in the quiet forest. Despite its urban location, the sanctuary surrounded by nature serves as a sacred place that soothes visitors' hearts and enhances their concentration on their studies.
Benefits
Academic achievementPrayers for passing examsBestowal of wisdomAdvancement in literature and artsWarding off misfortuneFulfillment of wishes