Shinto shrine
Hōfu Tenmangū
防府天満宮（ほうふてんまんぐう）
Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture
A Tenmangū shrine that enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. It passes down the tradition that Michizane stopped at Hōfu on his way to Dazaifu.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Sugawara no Michizane and his ancestral kami
History and things to know
The enshrined kami are Michizane and his ancestral kami, Ame no Hohi no Mikoto, Takehinatori no Mikoto and Nomi no Sukune. You can encounter faith in Tenjin while learning about stories connected with plum blossoms and oxen, and prayers for learning.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 防府天満宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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