Hirakawa-tenmangu

What it is

• Shrine founded in 1478 by Ota Dokan.
• Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, god of scholarship.
• Served as a place of prayer for the Tokugawa and Ii families.
• Moved to its current location in 1606 by Tokugawa Hidetada.

What to see

• Main hall, rebuilt in 1969.
• Designated cultural property: a bronze torii.
• Designated folk cultural property: a power stone.
• Designated folk cultural property: komainu (guardian dogs).

When to go

• Various annual festivals are held here.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Hanzomon Station.
• 3-minute walk from Kojimachi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.