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Yuki Tenman Jinja (Yuki Tenman Shrine)

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Yuki Tenman Jinja (Yuki Tenman Shrine)

桜井市初瀬14

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Located in Ujino, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, this shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane as its main deity. It possesses numerous historical assets, including a sculpture of Tenjin (the god of learning) that is the oldest of its kind in Japan, and important cultural property armor that was once dedicated to the shrine.

Enshrined deities

Sugawara-no-Michizane (Tenjin)

History

The shrine was founded in 946 CE (Tenkyo 9). The location, Ujino, is the birthplace of Nomi no Sukune, an ancestor of Sugawara no Michizane, making it a place with deep ties to the Sugawara clan. Later, it came to be venerated as the local tutelary deity (Ujigami) of Ujino.

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What visitors say

Situated along the approach path to Hase-ji Temple, visitors must climb a steep staircase with a considerable number of steps to reach the main hall. The shrine grounds are quiet and solemn, offering a peaceful space for worship. While there is information regarding Goshuin (shrine seal stamps), availability depends on the reception status, so visitors should be aware that they may not always be obtainable.

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