Tofu Shrine
道風神社
Tofu Shrine honors a Heian calligrapher, offering a glimpse into ancient history and art.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Ono no Dofu, a Heian period calligrapher.
- Also known as Tofu Take no Daimyojin or Takeaki Shrine.
- Founded in 920 AD.
- Tutelary deity for the Sugisaka area.
What to see
- Shakusui Pond, used by Dofu for inkstone water.
- 250-year-old, 25-meter-tall cedar grove.
- Myo-odo Hall enshrines Fudo Myoo.
- Dofu's relics: a Tang mirror and inkstone.
When to go
- Ohitaki festival on November 3rd at 7:30 PM.
- Festival predicts the fortune for the coming year.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都市北区杉阪道風町1 Open in Google Maps
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