Shrine · Kamakura (Nikaido)
Egara Tenjin-sha Shrine 荏柄天神社
Kamakura shrine to Sugawara no Michizane founded in 1104, popular with students before exams.
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Kamakura Station, bus to Tenjinmae or 25 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeJanuary-February (plum blossoms)
Address74 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa
Websiteegaratenjin.or.jp
About
Egara Tenjin was revered by the Kamakura shogunate together with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Its main hall is an Important Cultural Property, and plum trees bloom in the precinct in early spring.
Highlights
- Main hall (Important Cultural Property)
- Early plum blossoms (January-February)
- Exam-success charms
Tips
- 10 min walk east of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
- Plum season starts as early as January
- Busy with students in January-February
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