Asahikawa Tenmangu

Asahikawa Tenmangu is a Tenmangu shrine located in Nishinikaru, Asahikawa. Tenmangu shrines enshrine Sugawara Michizane, the kami of learning. It was likely established during Hokkaido's development era by people who recognized the importance of education, praying for the academic success of children and the advancement of culture. Located in Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, it is beloved as a shrine where many students and exam-takers visit to pray for academic success. Through the virtues of the kami Michizane, it is hoped that not only academic studies but also the advancement of literature, poetry, and calligraphy may be achieved, serving as a sacred place that contributes to the cultural development of the region.