Kameido Tenjinsha
東京都
Founded in 1662 as the 'Dazaifu of the East' — about 50 wisteria trellises immortalized by Hiroshige in Meisho Edo Hyakkei and graceful drum bridges still convey the elegant spirit of Edo downtown.
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1662
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15 min walk from JR Kameido Station
3-6-1 Kameido, Koto
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Overview
A Tenjin shrine in Kameido founded in 1662 modeled after Dazaifu Tenmangu. Enshrines Sugawara no Michizane as the god of learning, popular with students. Renowned for wisteria: about 50 wisteria trellises bloom in full glory during the Wisteria Festival in April–May, drawing large crowds. A landmark of shitamachi (downtown Tokyo) also depicted in Hiroshige's Meisho Edo Hyakkei woodblock prints.
Origins
The shrine's origins trace to 1662 (Kanbun 2), when Sugawara no Torii Nobusuke, said to be a descendant of a Dazaifu Tenmangu priest, carved an image of Tenjin from a branch of the legendary "flying plum" tree believed to have flown from Kyushu, and established a shrine modeled after Dazaifu Tenmang…
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Divine Benefits
Academic Success
Performing Arts
Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.
Derived from the enshrined deity "菅原道真"
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Kameido Tenjin Tanabata Festival
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The Tanabata festival at Kameido Tenjin, dedicated to the deity of learning Sugawara no Michizane. Colorful paper strips and bamboo decorations adorn the grounds against the backdrop of Tokyo Skytree, creating a magical scene popular with students seeking exam success.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Main hall open 6:00-17:00. Grounds accessible 24 hours. Goshuin reception approx. 8:30-17:00.
Admission
Free.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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