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Tochigi Shrine

Asahimori-tenmangū

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朝日森天満宮

Ancient shrine in Sano City, dedicated to Tenjin, with a unique ritual.

Asahimori-tenmangū
Fumihiko Ueno CC BY 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Shinto shrine in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture.
  • Ashikaga Ietsuna invited Tenjin from Dazaifu in 1023.
  • Moved to its current location in 1602.
  • Renamed Asahimori Shrine in 1872.

What to see

  • Shrine building rebuilt in 1937.
  • Designated a prefectural shrine in 1939.

When to go

  • Shrine performs Usokae, a special Shinto ritual.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Sano Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

栃木県佐野市天神町807 Open in Google Maps

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