Shinto shrine
Yabo Tenmangū
谷保天満宮（やぼてんまんぐう）
Kunitachi, Tokyo
A Tenmangū shrine in Yabo, Kunitachi City, Tokyo, enshrining Sugawara no Michizane-kō and his third son, Michitake-kō. It is regarded as the oldest Tenmangū in eastern Japan and is counted, along with Yushima and Kameido, as one of the Three Tenjin of Kantō.
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-kō, Sugawara no Michitake-kō
History and things to know
According to the official guide, Michitake-kō, third son of Michizane-kō, was exiled to this place when his father was demoted to Dazaifu; in Engi 3 (903), on learning of his father's death, he carved his father's likeness and enshrined it, which is said to be the beginning. In Tenryaku 1 (947) a sanctuary was built by imperial order of Emperor Murakami, and later Michitake-kō's descendants are said to have moved the shrine buildings to their present location.
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)
- 谷保天満宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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