Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine
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Japan's oldest Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and his ancestors, is believed to be the birthplace of the Sugawara clan and the site of Michizane's birth. In honor of Michizane's divine virtue, it is sincerely worshipped by those who pray for exam success, academic improvement, and calligraphy skills.
A brush mound is situated on the grounds, and the Nara Brush Festival, along with a brush memorial service, takes place every year on the spring equinox. Additionally, during the plum season, the Bon Plum Exhibition is held, filling the air with the rich fragrance of plums from the old and giant trees that have been carefully cultivated, as well as from the rare golden plum variety.
- Observe and try your hand at traditional calligraphy brush and ink making：Nara Brush Festival／Sugawara Tenmangu Shrine
- The annual Brush Festival occurs on the spring equinox. On…
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General Information
- Address
- 1-15-1, Sugawara-higashi, Nara City, Nara, 631-0842
- contact details
- 0742-45-3576（菅原天満宮）
- Fax Number
- 0742-45-3518
- Times
- 9:00-16:00
- Access
- By train or bus
[Kintetsu Railway]
・15-minute walk from Yamato-Saidaiji Station along Rekishi no Michi
・15-minute walk from Amatsuji Station
[Nara Kotsu Bus]
・3-minute walk from Hanna Sugawara bus stop
・Immediately from Sugawara Jinja-mae bus stop
・From Kintetsu Gakuenmae/Ayameike Station, take the Ayameike circular bus and get off at the "Sugawara Tenmangu stop.
By car
[Hanna Road]
100m north of Sugawara intersection, east side, about 30 minutes from Osaka City
[Second Hanna Road]
From Horai IC to Sugawara intersection - Car Park
- 30 cars (Free)
- Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
- Free
- Events
- Nara Brush Festival: March, Vernal Equinox Day
Onda Festival: February 25th
Birth Festival, Uguisu-kae Ceremony: June 25th - Seasonal Flower Information
- Plum: Bon Plum Exhibition, early February to early March (Need admission fee JPY500)
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