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Kano Tenmangu Shrine (加納天満宮)

Flow of the course

About 45 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Walk the old highway where traces of the post town remain

About this spot

A shrine at the heart of the town of Kano, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the deity of learning. It is said to have been moved to its present site when Kano Castle was built, and it has walked alongside the history of the castle town ever since. Votive tablets line the grounds, and a steady stream of people come to pray for success in exams and study. Surrounded by trees, it offers shade even in summer, which makes it a pleasant place for a morning visit. It is only a short walk from Kano Park.

Tips

Visiting is free. The roads nearby are narrow, so if you come by car, check where to park in advance. Reception hours at the shrine office vary by day, so inquire ahead if you would like a goshuin seal or similar. Mosquitoes can be around in summer, so insect repellent is reassuring.