Tosa's oldest Tenmangu, founded in 901 by Michizane's son, and said to have been visited by young Ryoma
The oldest Tenmangu shrine in Tosa Province, said to have been founded in 901 by Atsushige, son of Sugawara no Michizane, who stopped in Kochi when accompanying his exiled father to Dazaifu. Enshrining Michizane as its principal deity, it draws many visitors praying for exam success and academic achievement. It is also known as a place associated with Sakamoto Ryoma, who is said to have visited as…
According to tradition, Ushioe Tenmangu was founded in 901 (the first year of the Engi era) when Atsushige, a son of Sugawara no Michizane, accompanied his father during his exile to Dazaifu and remained in Tosa, enshrining Michizane there. This is said to make it the oldest Tenmangu shrine in Tosa.…
Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.
Derived from the enshrined deity "菅原道真"
Hours
Prayer (gokigan) reception hours are 9:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–4:00 PM (reservations not accepted).
Admission
No admission fee found; shrine grounds are freely accessible
As of 2026-07-19. Subject to change.
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