Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine（長岡天満宮） is the place where Sugawara no Michizane stopped by when he was left for Dazaifu in 901.It is a beautiful place with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.

Hachijogaike Pond, which stretches in front of Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, was built in 1638 by Prince Tomohito Hachijo.Around Hachijogaike Pond is Kinsuitei, famous for its bamboo shoot cuisine.About 80 azalea trees, some more than 100 years old, are planted on both banks.

Since Sugawara Michizane’s birthday is June 25 and his death was on February 25, the 25th of each month is marked by a monthly ritual called “Goen-hi-mairi” (pilgrimage from 9:00 to 20 minutes).

Access from Kyoto Station to Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine: JR Kyoto Station ⇒ Nagaokakyo Station (approx. 11 min. ride), JR Nagaokakyo Station bus stop ⇒ Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine bus stop (approx. 4 min. ride). 14-minute walk from JR Nagaokakyo Station to Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine.