Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

First Tenjin shrine
Culture YAMAGUCHI

This is the first Shinto shrine which is dedicated to a great scholar, Michizane Sugawara who is revered as a god of learning. It was founded in 904. Please visit the magnificent main hall to offer a prayer, and enjoy tea (500 yen) at Hoshoen tea house, while enjoying the beautiful Japanese garden.

Information

ADDRESS:14-1. Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture
TEL:0835-23-7700
Culture YAMAGUCHI