Egara Tenjinsha Shrine

What it is

• Shrine enshrines Sugawara Michizane.
• Founded in 1104, according to tradition.
• Revered as guardian of Kamakura Shogunate.
• Component cultural property of Japan Heritage.

What to see

• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall was originally from Wakamiya Shrine.
• Shrine grounds are a National Historic Site.
• Wooden seated statue of Tenjin is Important Cultural Property.
• Statue of Tenjin dates to 1261.

Getting there

• Located east of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
• On a small plateau 300 meters from approach entrance.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.