Hofu Tenmangu
防府天満宮
Yamaguchi · Hofu
Tenjin / Tenmangu Academic Success
Suikyo Shrine
水鏡天満宮
/ Suikyō Tenmangū
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
3 min walk
Hours
7:00–19:00
Overview
This small shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Tenjin district is the origin of the area's name. It marks the spot where Sugawara no Michizane gazed at his reflection in the river during his exile journey to Dazaifu.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of scholarship, learning, calligraphy, and poetry; also a deity of thunder and natural calamity (tatarigami origin)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Tenjin / Tenmangu branch
Head shrine: Dazaifu Tenmangu
Did You Know?
💡
Fukuoka's main commercial district 'Tenjin' takes its name from this small shrine.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.5917, 130.3986
Physical Address
1-15-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001
〒810-0001 福岡県福岡市中央区天神1-15-4
Access
Tenjin Station (Fukuoka Subway)
3 min walk
Hours
7:00–19:00
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Suikyo Shrine?
This small shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Tenjin district is the origin of the area's name. It marks the spot where Sugawara no Michizane gazed at his reflection in the river during his exile journey to Dazaifu.
Where is Suikyo Shrine located?
Suikyo Shrine is located in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. The full address is: 1-15-4 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001.