Kashiba Tenjin Jinja

Kashiba Tenjin Jinja is a Tenjin shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning. While Tenjin shrines are renowned for academic success, this shrine in Kashiba has long been beloved by many who aspire to learning. From children to adults throughout the region, all those devoted to study have visited this shrine seeking to emulate the deep scholarship and sincere character of Michizane. Even in modern times, during examination season, many worshippers visit to pray for academic achievement and success in their examinations.