Yushima Tenmangu Shrine (Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Yushima Tenmangu Shrine (commonly known as Yushima Tenjin or Yushima Tenmangu) is a Tenmangu shrine located in Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and is known for enshrining Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Since ancient times, the shrine has attracted believers praying for academic success and passing exams, and many worshippers visit during exam season. The plum blossoms within the shrine grounds...
