Horiguchi Tenman Tenjin Jinja
📍 Saitama, Tokorozawa City · 436 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama
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
This shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, deity of scholarship and learning, stands in Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa. The white fox recognizes that the path of knowledge is endless, yet feels the passionate determination of students who visit seeking academic success. During examination season, the shrine fills with youthful aspirations. Tenjin's blessing flows across centuries, empowering each generation's scholarly pursuits.
Benefits
Academic successExam passageIntellectual growth