Shinto shrine
Kitano Tenmangū
北野天満宮（きたのてんまんぐう）
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Affectionately known as "Kitano no Tenjin-sama," this shrine is connected with Sugawara no Michizane. It carries on faith not only in learning but also in waka poetry and the performing arts.
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 deity: Sugawara no Michizane
History and things to know
It was founded in Tenryaku 1, enshrining Michizane in Kitano. The shrine officially introduces its path as a place of learning and culture, including the history of his sacred image being hung in terakoya (temple schools) and the Kitano Grand Tea Gathering (Kitano Ōchanoyu).
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)
- 北野天満宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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