Yushima Tenmangu
湯島天満宮
Tokyo · Bunkyo
Tenmangu Academic Success
Egara Tenjin Shrine
荏柄天神社
/ Egara Tenjin Sha
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
20 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Counted among Japan's three great Tenjin shrines alongside Kitano Tenmangu and Dazaifu Tenmangu. The thatched-roof honden is designated an Important Cultural Property. Located in the heart of Kamakura's temple district.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1104 [長治元年]
One of Japan's three major Tenjin shrines alongside Kitano Tenmangu (Kyoto) and Dazaifu Tenmangu (Fukuoka). The honden is an Important Cultural Property.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of scholarship, learning, calligraphy, and poetry; also a deity of thunder and natural calamity (tatarigami origin)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Tenmangu branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3262, 139.5605
Physical Address
74 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa
神奈川県鎌倉市二階堂74
Access
Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka 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 Egara Tenjin Shrine?
Counted among Japan's three great Tenjin shrines alongside Kitano Tenmangu and Dazaifu Tenmangu. The thatched-roof honden is designated an Important Cultural Property. Located in the heart of Kamakura's temple district.
Where is Egara Tenjin Shrine located?
Egara Tenjin Shrine is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa. The full address is: 74 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa.