Sugou Shrine
📍 Osaka, Sakai · Yoshihara, Miihara, Sakai, Osaka
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
Known also as Sugou Tenmangu, this shrine honors Sugawara Michizane, patron deity of learning and scholarship. The light of wisdom and knowledge has shone eternally from this place, where countless students have sought divine favor for their academic endeavors. The gentle guidance of Tenjin-sama has brought joy of educational success to generations of devoted believers seeking to bloom intellectually.
Benefits
Scholarly achievementLiterary talentExam success