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Hofu Tenmangu

Hofu Tenmangu

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
6:00–20:00

Vue d'ensemble

Hofu Tenmangu claims to be Japan's first shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, established in 904 — the year after his death — when his spirit reportedly appeared at this location during his journey to exile. Together with Kitano Tenmangu and Dazaifu Tenmangu, it is counted as one of Japan's Three Great Tenjin shrines.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
904 [延喜4年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
904

Divinites venerees

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Tenjin notable_branch

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

34.0481, 131.5697

Physical Address

14-1 Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu, Yamaguchi 747-0029

Province historique

Suo / Nagato

Acces

Hofu Station (JR San'yo Line)

15 min walk

Horaires

6:00–20:00

Meilleure saison

February (plum blossoms)Exam season
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Claimed to be Japan's oldest Tenmangu shrine — one of the Three Great Tenjin.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Hofu Tenmangu?

Hofu Tenmangu claims to be Japan's first shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, established in 904 — the year after his death — when his spirit reportedly appeared at this location during his journey to exile. Together with Kitano Tenmangu and Dazaifu Tenmangu, it is counted as one of Japan's Three Great Tenjin shrines.

Where is Hofu Tenmangu located?

Hofu Tenmangu is located in Hofu, Yamaguchi. The full address is: 14-1 Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu, Yamaguchi 747-0029.

What deities are enshrined at Hofu Tenmangu?

The enshrined deities are: Tenjin (Sugawara no Michizane).