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Nagatani Tenmangu

神奈川県

One of Japan's Three Tenmangu Shrines, enshrining a self-carved statue traditionally made by Sugawara no Michizane in 901 on his way to Dazaifu exile — revered as the guardian of learning

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5 min walk from Kaminagaya Station

5-1-5 Kaminagaya, Konan-ku, Yokohama

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菅原道真公

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One of the three Tenmangu shrines in Japan enshrining a self-carved statue of Sugawara no Michizane. Tradition holds he carved this image in 901 during his exile. Revered for blessings of scholarship.

Origins

The origins of Nagatani Tenmangu are said to date to 901 CE (the first year of the Engi era), when Sugawara no Michizane, stripped of his post as Minister of the Right due to false accusations by Fujiwara no Tokihira, is said to have stopped at this site while on his way into exile in Dazaifu. Accor…

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Academic Success

Performing Arts

Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.

Derived from the enshrined deity "菅原道真公"

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Sugawara no Michizane

God of Learning & Minister of the Right

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According to tradition, Michizane stopped here in 901 while being escorted into exile at Dazaifu. He carved a wooden image of himself and enshrined it at this very spot — an act that gave the shrine its extraordinary distinction. That self-carved statue remains the principal object of worship, placing Nagatani Tenmangu among the celebrated "Three Body Tenjin Shrines of Japan."

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Shrine office hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Kito reception: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (reservation required by the day before). No restriction on general visiting hours to the grounds.

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No admission fee is stated (free to visit).

As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.

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