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Yushima Tenjin Shrine by Tamaru (CC BY-SA 3.0)

 

About

Yushima Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto Shrine devoted to the God of Learning, Tenjin. So, you can imagine that lots of students, especially from the University of Tokyo, frequent the site especially when they are hoping to pass entrance exams in April. The original shrine is said to have been built in 458 for another God, the God of Strength and Sports, but then the shrine was expanded in 1355 to include Tenjin too. So yes, both the God of Learning and the God of Strength and Sports are enshrined here. There are many plum trees which surround the shrine and every year they hold a "Plum Bossom" festival (Ume Matsuri, 梅祭り) in February or March when the Cherry Trees bloom.

Yushima Tenjin Shrine is in the Kanda and Ochanomizu area which has many other fun attractions too.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Yushima

3-30-1 Yushima
Bunka, Tokyo 113-0034 Japan

Tel: 03-3836-0753

You can take the subway to Yushima station and from there a short 5 min. walk OR you can actually walk from Ueno Station but its about a 30 min. walk (or, get off at JR Okachimachi and walk about 20 min.).

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.

Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Yushima Tenjin Shrine Homepage