Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
Kamigyo, Kyoto Prefecture
At a Glance
Kitano Tenman-gu was founded in 947 and enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the god of learning.
Kitano Tenman-gu has National Treasure buildings dating to 1607, noted for Momoyama-period architecture.
This shrine offers 3 different goshuin designs
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KT455-西柳町(北野天満宮東側)
docomo bike share
KT066-京都やどまち上七軒
docomo bike share
KT409-京の宿 華 -西陣-
docomo bike share
Renting needs the operator's app and a Japanese phone number. docomo day passes are sold at convenience stores. Data sources
Facilities
Plan your visit around the Tenjin flea market held on the 25th of each month if you want antiques, food stalls, and a livelier atmosphere.
Avoid the 25th if you prefer a quieter visit, since the monthly Tenjin market likely brings bigger crowds than usual.
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
What this place is believed to grant
8 structures on the grounds
Hall used for immersive theater performances
Historic earthwork structure with maple garden offering views from above and below
Fascinating facts about this place
Kitano Tenman-gu was founded in 947 and enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, revered as the god of learning.
Kitano Tenman-gu has National Treasure buildings dating to 1607, noted for Momoyama-period architecture.
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Fudehajime-sai (First Calligraphy Festival)
New-year rite of first brush-writing, praying for scholarly progress.
Baika-sai (Plum Blossom Festival)
Tenjin festival held amid the plum blossoms, honouring Sugawara no Michizane.
Reitaisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The shrine’s principal annual festival, its most important yearly observance.
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