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Suika Tenmangu
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Japan's oldest Tenmangu shrine, founded in 923 to pacify Michizane's vengeful spirit and ward off the floods and fires it caused
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923
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About 10 min walk from Kuramaguchi Station (Karasuma Line)
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Shrine
Founded 923
1103 years
Enshrined Deity
菅原道真
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Overview
Said to be Japan's first Tenmangu shrine, founded in 923 by the Enryakuji high priest Soni at the imperial command of Emperor Daigo to pacify the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane. Its name derives from calming the floods and fires caused by Michizane's vengeful spirit, and it is known for blessings against water and fire disasters. Though small, the grounds are known as a spot for weeping cherry bl…
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Origins
According to tradition, the shrine was founded in 923 (Encho 1) by the Tendai head priest Soni, acting on the imperial command of Emperor Daigo, to pacify the vengeful spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, which was believed to have caused floods and fires. It is said to be Japan's first Tenmangu shrine,…
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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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Sugawara no Michizane
God of Learning & Minister of the Right
Age 78 at founding (posthumous)
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After Michizane died in exile at Dazaifu in 903, floods and fires struck Kyoto, blamed on his vengeful spirit. In 923, by imperial decree of Emperor Daigo, the Enryakuji monk Sono founded Suika Tenmangu to pacify Michizane's soul—making it Japan's first Tenmangu shrine. The name "suika" (water-fire) commemorates the two calamities his spirit was said to have caused.
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