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Kameido Tenjinsha

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亀戸天神社

Kameido Tenjinsha is a Tokyo shrine dedicated to academics, notable for its resemblance to Dazaifu Tenmangu.

Kameido Tenjinsha
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What it is

  • A shrine in Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo.
  • Dedicated to Tenman Okami, also known as Sugawara Michizane.
  • Known as a god of academics.
  • Founded in 1661 by Sugawara Otorii Nobuyuki.

What to see

  • Shrine built to resemble Dazaifu Tenmangu.
  • Current site donated by Shogun Tokugawa Ietsuna.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都江東区亀戸3丁目6番1号 Open in Google Maps

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