Hakikaketenjingu
📍 Okayama, Bizen · 1559 Imbe, Bizen, Okayama
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
Hakikaketenjingu, a shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the patron god of learning, is located in Imbe, Bizen. The shrine blesses students and scholars with wisdom and academic achievement. The name itself reflects the act of stepping firmly forward on one's educational journey, protected by the deity's scholarly grace and divine support.
Benefits
Academic successWisdomExam passing