yushima-tenmangu
Basic Information
- Location
- 3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- 6:00 - 20:00
- Phone
- 03-3836-0753
- Official Website
- https://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/
- Parking
- Not available
About yushima-tenmangu
Yushima Tenmangu enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, affectionately known as “Yushima Tenjin.” Students from across Japan visit during exam season to offer ema (wooden plaques) for success in their studies. The shrine is also admired for its plum blossoms that bloom in early spring.
Access Information
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Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Hongo-sanchome StationAbout 10 minutes on foot
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JR (Yamanote Line / Keihin-Tohoku Line)
Okachimachi StationAbout 8 minutes on foot
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Toei Oedo Line
Ueno-okachimachi StationAbout 5 minutes on foot
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Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Yushima StationAbout 2 minutes on foot
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Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Ueno-Hirokoji StationAbout 5 minutes on foot
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