Arai Tenjin Kitano Jinja

Tenjin Kitano Jinja stands enshrined in Arai. Dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the Tenjin deity, it serves as the academic center of the Arai district in Nakano Ward. Through the divine virtues of Michizane as "Tenman Daijizai Tenjin," it has been cherished by many who aspire to learning. The name Arai means "new well," a place where clear water springs forth. The Tenjin deity enshrined on this purified land imparts divine virtues not only for scholarship but also for cultivating a pure heart and honest spirit. It is embraced by a wide range of people, from the district's children to examination candidates and adults engaged in lifelong learning.