Yanagihara Tenjin Shrine
📍 Hyogo, Kobe · 1-12 Higashi Yanagihara-cho, Hyogo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
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
As Yanagihara Tenjin Shrine, it reflects the scholarly virtue of Tenjin across generations. Young students seeking exam success have long flocked to these grounds, their prayers rising like incense. Many who prayed here achieved their academic dreams through divine favor. Like the flexibility of willow branches, those who approach learning with an open heart receive abundant blessing from the celestial scholar.
Benefits
scholarly achievementexam successtalent cultivation