Shinto shrine
Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangū
榴岡天満宮（つつじがおかてんまんぐう）
Miyagino, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
A Tenmangū shrine at Tsutsujigaoka in Sendai, affectionately known as the Tenjin-sama of Mori no Miyako. The official guide introduces Sugawara no Michizane as a kami of learning, of children and of safe journeys.
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 (Tenjin-sama)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it was founded in Ten'en 2 (974) in Yamashiro Province and is said to have moved to Sendai by way of Uda District in Mutsu Province, Kawauchi village in Shibata District and other places. In Kanbun 7 (1667), at the wish of Date Tsunamune, the shrine buildings and the karamon gate were built, and it was moved to its present site at Tsutsujigaoka. Matsuo Bashō also visited in Genroku 2.
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)
- 榴岡天満宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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