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Saitama Shrine

Yoshiba-tenmangū

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吉羽天満宮

Yoshiba-tenmangu is a historic shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, offering ancient komainu and a summer lion dance.

Yoshiba-tenmangū
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What it is

  • A shrine in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture.
  • Also known as Yoshiba Tenjinja or Tenjinja.
  • Dedicated to Sugawara Michizane.

What to see

  • Main hall, torii gate, and office.
  • Oldest komainu in Kuki City, dating from 1798.
  • A guidepost from 1783.
  • Several smaller shrines on the grounds.
  • Tenjin Pond south of the shrine.
  • Southern area is a natural environment preservation zone.

When to go

  • Lion dance event held around July 25th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県久喜市吉羽字前358 Open in Google Maps

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