A Tenjin shrine in Shiroi enshrining Sugawara no Michizane as a deity of learning.
Shiroi is a modern residential city forming part of Chiba New Town.
Known for pear production, Shiroi pears are a premier Chiba brand fruit.
The grounds sit on Shiroi's heights overlooking the Shimosa plateau farmland.
The main hall dates from the Edo period with plum motifs typical of Tenjin shrines throughout.
Dur…
The founding date is unknown, but it is said to have existed as a Tenjin worship site by the Muromachi period.
As a Tenjin shrine enshrining Sugawara no Michizane, faith in the learning deity took root.
Belonging to Inba District of Shimosa Province, revered as Shiroi's rural guardian.
In the mediev…
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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