Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine in Shinkyogoku, Kyoto - A shrine located in a shopping street that is familiar to locals and part of their daily lives

Located in the middle of the shopping street, Shinkyogoku-dori, this shrine is dedicated to the god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. It is a shrine that is familiar to locals as the "god of wisdom, learning, and business talent," the "god of good fortune, protection from misfortune, and protection from disasters," and is familiar to them as "Nishiki no Tenjin-san," and is integrated into their daily lives. [Name] Nishiki Tenmangu [Location] 537 Nakano-cho, Shinkyogoku-dori Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City [Access] Get off at Hankyu Kawaramachi Station, about 10 minutes on foot Get off at Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, about 10 minutes on foot [Time] Opening: 8:00 a.m. / Closing: 8:00 p.m. [Main deity] Sugawara no Michizane Visit date: Late July 2023 #Kyoto sightseeing #Prayer #Kyoto #Kyoto trip #Shrine #Travel to experience history and culture #History #Nishiki Tenmangu #God of learning