Dedicated to Tenjin, the god of learning, Kitano Tenmangū is a popular destination for those wishing to pray for success in scholarship and studies. Tenjin was once a man named Sugawara no Michizane who was an accomplished statesmen, poet, and scholar before he fell out of favor and was banished from the capital, dying in obscurity. When disasters began to strike Kyoto after his death it was determined that his wrathful spirit was the cause and he was deified in order to pacify his anger. Kitano Tenmangū serves as the head shrine for the various Tenjin shrines throughout the country, and is definitely worth the visit – even more so if you have an aspiring scholar among you. Cattle are considered the messengers of Tenjin, and statues of them dot the shrine grounds. The main gate is a beautiful construct, and within the grounds are famous groves of plum trees, said to be Michizane’s favorite. The central inner gate and main hall of the shrine are decorated with wood carvings and golden lanterns, and it is especially busy around exam time and plum blossom season in late winter. Be sure to check it out when you’re in the area or in need of some help on a test or scholastic pursuit!
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味のある綺麗な映像ですね。久々北野天満宮行きたくなります。
nice