Ushioe Tenmangu
潮江天満宮
Kochi · Kochi
Tenmangu Academic Success
Tsuruoka Tenmangu
鶴岡天満宮
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Tsuruoka Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, in the former castle town of the Shonai domain. Its main hall is designated an Important Cultural Property, representing the artistic patronage of the Sakai clan.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1205 [元久2年]
A Tenjin shrine in the castle town of Tsuruoka with an Important Cultural Property main hall.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Sugawara No Michizane
primary Deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Tenjin branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
38.7305, 139.8315
Physical Address
3-40 Shinmei-cho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
山形県鶴岡市神明町3-40
Access
Tsuruoka Station (JR Uetsu Main Line)
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily
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 Tsuruoka Tenmangu?
Tsuruoka Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, in the former castle town of the Shonai domain. Its main hall is designated an Important Cultural Property, representing the artistic patronage of the Sakai clan.
Where is Tsuruoka Tenmangu located?
Tsuruoka Tenmangu is located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The full address is: 3-40 Shinmei-cho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata.