An ancient shrine traditionally founded by Emperor Kanmu when the Heian capital was established in 794, enshrining Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, the deity of medicine. Considered one of Japan's oldest Tenjin shrines, the name "Tenjin" originally was an ancient term meaning the heavenly deities. Close to Gojo Bridge, where Yoshitsune and Benkei are said to have met, it is linked to tales of the Genpei Wa…
Gojo Tenjin-gu is traditionally said to have been founded in 794 by Emperor Kanmu at the time of the establishment of the Heian capital. The shrine enshrines Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, the deity of medicine, and is considered one of Japan's oldest Tenjin shrines—the name 'Tenjin' being an ancient term …
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "少彦名命・大己貴命・天照大御神"
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