Sone Tenmangū
📍 Hyogo, Sone Town 2286-1 · Takasago
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
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
A premier Tenmangū shrine of Harima Province enshrining Sugawara Michizane, the deity of learning. An ancient shrine with distinguished origins continuing from the Heian period, it flourished as the center of learning faith in the Harima region. The beautiful plum blossoms in the shrine grounds are cherished as offerings to Michizane, and spring brings many worshippers. Since ancient times, many literati and calligraphers have visited, and it remains a distinguished Tenmangū shrine that continues to gather the faith of countless people seeking academic success.
Benefits
Academic successExam successAdvancement in literature and artsWisdom bestowalAdvancement in arts and skillsProtection from calamityGood fortune