[2025 Hofu Attraction] Travel Guide for Hofu Tenmangu Shrine (Updated Apr)

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is one of the three oldest Tenmangu Shrines, along with Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, and Hofu Tenmangu Shrine. According to legend, when Sugawara no Michizane was exiled to Dazaifu, Yamaguchi-Hofu was his last stop. It is said that when Michizane passed away, divine light appeared in Katsumama Bay in Hofu and auspicious clouds appeared on Mt. Sakadare. The local people believed that Sugawara no Michizane had returned, so they built the first Fuso Suga Temple, which later became Hofu Tenmangu Shrine. Sugawara no Michizane studied hard since he was young, and his family was loyal to the emperor, but he was framed and exiled to Dazaifu. After his death, strange signs fell from the sky in Kyoto, and finally the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was built to appease the situation. Because he is revered as the god of learning, candidates enshrine Daruma tumblers here to pray for passing, smooth competitions and national examinations, creating a special spectacle. Another special thing is that Shaoxing wine and Taiwanese pineapples are offered in the worship hall. Because Tenmangu Shrine is about to hold a grand festival, with the help of Japanese companies, a cypress box donated by Chiayi County and private enterprises was officially placed in front of the worship hall a few days ago, becoming a link between Hofu Tenmangu Shrine and Taiwan. The plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in the area are in full bloom at the same time, reflecting the Chunfeng Tower. Chunfeng Tower actually has a great history. In 1822, the tenth feudal lord originally wanted to build a five-story pagoda here. Later, due to lack of funds, the first-story structure was preserved and transformed into an elevated double-eaved hip-and-gable roof-style building. Now it is a tangible cultural property, and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in Chunfeng Tower. Hofu Tenmangu Shrine has collaborated with ANA to launch the Goshuin Book, a limited edition Goshuin for the 1125 festival, the Love Amulet from the Love Shrine, and the cute Haniwa Mikuji. It can be seen that the temple is very serious about attracting believers to come and worship. 📍Address: 〒747-0029 14-1 Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 🚗It is a 20-minute walk from Hofu Station. There are very few buses. If you have enough time, take the bus to Amida-ji Temple and get off at Tenmangu Station. #MarchGoodPlaces2025

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is "Japan's first Tenmangu Shrine" and enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, who is revered as the god of learning. It is collectively known as the Three Great Gods of Japan along with Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka. You can see the last words of Takasugi Shinsaku, who highly praised Lord Suga. The New Year's Hatsumode (first visit to a shrine in the new year), the early spring plum blossom festival, and the Gojinkosai (Nakbo Festival) in November, which is known as the premiere festival in western Japan, are held. The festival activities are rich and colorful throughout the year, attracting many visitors and making it very lively. #2024TravelReview

Hofu Tenmangu Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is said to be the first Tenjin shrine built in Japan. There are about 12,000 shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane throughout the country, making it a historic shrine. It is also one of the three major Tenjin shrines in Japan. The deities enshrined are Sugawara no Michizane, Amenohohi no Mikoto, Takehi no Dori no Mikoto, and Nominosukune. You can see many cow🐃 statues associated with Michizane. The magnificent tower gate and worship hall were wonderful. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Hofu Tenmangu ꕥAddress: 14-1 Matsuzakicho, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚉 Hofu Station → approx. 24 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #shrines and temples #shrine visit #shrine tour #shrine #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Yamaguchi trip

This is "Hofu Tenjin Mochi", a gourmet food that can be enjoyed on the approach to Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. At a shop on the approach to Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, tenjin mochi baked from a baking mold is sold for 150 yen each. There are three types. They have "white mochi", "mugwort", and the summer-only "summer orange", but I chose the classic "white mochi". This is a gourmet food that you can enjoy on the go, eating freshly baked mochi! Business hours are Thursday to Sunday 9:30 to 16:00. About 1.5km from JR "Hofu Station" "Hofu Specialty Tenjin Mochi" 12-14 Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 747-0029 #Yamaguchi gourmet #Yamaguchi sweets #mochi #Hofu specialty #Hofu gourmet #Hofu sweets #Yamaguchi sightseeing #Yamaguchi trip #Furitabi

There are about 12,000 shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane across the country, but Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is said to be the first to be built. Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is one of the three great Tenjin shrines of Japan, along with Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Fukuoka. It is about 1.6km from JR Hofu Station. We recommend renting a bicycle at the station! Opening hours are 6:00am to 8:00pm. Hofu Tenmangu Shrine 14-1 Matsuzakicho, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 747-0029 #Yamaguchi #Hofu #Shrine #YamaguchiTourism #YamaguchiTrip #HofuWalk #FuriTabi