Sugawara Shrine (Ueno Tenjin Shrine)
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2929 Ueno Higashimachi, 上野東町 Iga, Mie 518-0861, Japan
Ueno Tenjin Shrine, also known as Sugawara Shrine, was founded over 400 years ago. Over the centuries, many of the shrine’s various celebrations and customs were combined to become the modern Ueno Tenjin Festival. The current festival is made up of three parts: a procession of portable shrines called mikoshi, followed by a line of oni and nine pairs of floats. In Japanese folklore, oni are strong, imposing beings that resemble western ogres and demons and often represent natural forces.
Duration: 00h20min
outdoor
free
daytime
traditional
temples
Opening hours
Mondays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
T M 3 weeks ago
Although it was a small shrine, the tower gate was as splendid as one found in a large shrine. Also, there is a bell tower, perhaps a remnant of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism. There is a free parking lot, but be careful as the road to get there is a little difficult to understand and narrow in some areas.
AYAKO K a month ago
I like this shrine. Although it was small, it was well-maintained, and it was a wonderful place where you could feel the history. The characteristics of the precincts are ・It's probably Sugawara Michizane instead of Nioji at the gate. ・There are many cow statues. ・Red and white plums were starting to bloom.
Kent Tele 3 months ago
Sugawara Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane Since it is located in the center of the old Ueno district, it is thought that it was blessed with the blessings of the Iga clan. The lanterns displayed under the eaves of the shrine seemed to be connected to money, as the names of major financial institutions were on them.
feliciano hernandez 11 months ago
Very very small shrine Perhaps insignificant for some,,, But it has tradition like any other place of worship Very small and cute
wankorochan a year ago
Since I had to wait for the express bus, I stopped by Sugawara Shrine. Lord Michizane Sugawara is enshrined here. Although it is small, the inside of the temple grounds is beautiful and will be good for your mind and body. The time I went coincided with the school entrance exam period, so there were a lot of people coming to pay their respects.