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Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine (長岡天満宮)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: A morning stroll in the castle-ruin park linked to Akechi Mitsuhide

About 5 min from the previous stop

About 20 min here

About 5 min to the next stop

Next stop: Plenty of water play at the reservation-only water park

About this spot

Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine (長岡天満宮) is a venerable shrine connected to Sugawara no Michizane. A vermilion arched bridge spans Hachijogaike Pond (八条ヶ池) within the grounds, offering beautiful scenery through all four seasons. The approach is flat and easy to walk, so even families with small children can visit comfortably. Benches are dotted around the pond, making it a good place to sit down for a short rest. It is at just the right distance to stop by before heading to Nishiyama Park.

Tips

It is accessible on foot from Hankyu Nishiyama-Tenozan Station or Nagaoka-tenjin Station. Early in the morning there are few worshippers, so you can stroll along the pond in a quiet atmosphere. There is also a shop within the grounds, handy for stocking up on drinks.