Tsuruoka Tenmangu
鶴岡天満宮
Yamagata · Tsuruoka
Tenjin Academic Success
Kensha
Ushioe Tenmangu
潮江天満宮
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
20 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
Formally named simply 'Tenmangu,' this shrine draws the largest hatsumode crowds in Kochi city, surpassing even the ichinomiya Tosa Shrine. It enshrines the deity of learning.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
905 [Engi 5]
Official name is simply 'Tenmangu.' Draws the most hatsumode visitors in Kochi.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Deified form of Sugawara no Michizane (845–903), venerated as Tenjin, god of learning
Blessings
Shrine Network
Tenjin branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.5458, 133.5308
Physical Address
19-20 Tenjin-cho, Kochi, Kochi 780-8015
〒780-8015 高知県高知市天神町19-20
Historical Province
Tosa
Access
Kochi Station (JR Dosan Line)
20 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Bus
Tram to Tenjinbashisuji, then 5 min walk
Best Times to Visit
New Year
Official Website
http://www.ushioe-tenmangu.jp/
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 Ushioe Tenmangu?
Formally named simply 'Tenmangu,' this shrine draws the largest hatsumode crowds in Kochi city, surpassing even the ichinomiya Tosa Shrine. It enshrines the deity of learning.
Where is Ushioe Tenmangu located?
Ushioe Tenmangu is located in Kochi, Kochi. The full address is: 19-20 Tenjin-cho, Kochi, Kochi 780-8015.