Where is Kitano Tenmangu Shrine?

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is located at Bakurocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto.

Can I visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine with a local guide?

Yes. WOW U lists activities around Kitano Tenmangu Shrine hosted by Locals, the local guides who live in the area.

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

“A star missing from the gate — carved out for the North Star itself.”

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto. It has a history of more than 1000 years. Like other Tenmangu shrines throughout Japan, it is dedicated to the deity of learning and scholarship, Sugawara no Michizane, who was a historical person before becoming an object of worship and admiration. Today, many Japanese people pray to him for academic success, especially before important exams. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is well-known as a top spot for viewing plum blossoms in early spring. It is also the site of a regular arts and crafts and flee markets.

Spot Name	Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Postal Code	〒602-8386
Address	Bakurocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone Number	075-461-0005
Official URL	http://www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php
Keywords	Culture Experience, History