Tsuruoka Tenmangu

This is a Tenmangu shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, that has been cherished by the people of Tsuruoka. As the center of learning and culture in the Shonai region, this is a shrine of distinguished lineage that has been visited by many scholars and literary figures. During the Edo period, it developed alongside the Shonai Domain's policies promoting learning, and it is said that students of the domain school Chidokan also came to pray for academic success. Even today, examination candidates, students, and those devoted to learning visit to pray for successful examinations and academic advancement. The graceful plum blossoms that bloom in the shrine grounds create an atmosphere befitting remembrance of Michizane.