Kameido Tenjin Shrine

This shrine located in the Kameido district of Tokyo’s Koto City venerates the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane. It is also called Tozaifu Tenmangu in respect to Kyushu’s Dazaifu Tenmangu. As Michizane is a god of scholarship, the shrine is popular with students preparing for examinations in the winter. On the premises are many spots related to Michizane and Dazaifu Tenmangu such as fude-zuka (mounds built to hold a service for worn-out writing brushes) and shingyu (divine oxen). Famous for its flowers that bloom in different seasons, it has a wisteria festival from the end of April and is the best place to see wisteria in Tokyo where visitors can view the flowers all over the grounds. Along the path to the shrine from Kameido Station, the town streets overflow with the atmosphere of Tokyo’s shitamachi (working class towns).

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Koutou-ku Kameido 3-6-1 Map
Area: Ryogoku / Kinshicho / Kameido Area
Phone: 0336810010
Hours: [Grounds]Open 24 hours
[Main shrine]6:00-17:00
[Prayer reception]9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]Free
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available