Sokuguruwatenmangū

Enshrined at Sogurugurawa in the heart of Toyama, this Tenmangū is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane as the god of learning, and many students and examination candidates visit to pay their respects. The place name Sogurugurawa derives from when this area flourished as the castle town of Toyama Castle, a bustling area where merchants and craftspeople gathered. This Tenmangū has served as spiritual support for those seeking academic achievement in such a commercial center. Michizane's teaching that "if you devote yourself to learning, the path will surely open" provides strength to modern examination candidates as well.