A Tenmangu shrine said to have been founded in 947 to calm the vengeful spirit of Sugawara no Michizane. It is the head shrine of Tenjin, the god of learning.
Legend Site
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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| Encyclopedia | Sugawara no Michizane's Vengeful Spirit |
|---|---|
| Location | Kyoto Kamigyo Ward |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximately the actual place |
The legend that Sugawara no Michizane, who died in exile at Dazaifu on false charges, became a vengeful spirit and brought disasters on the capital, such as the Seiryoden lightning strike. He was later worshipped as Tenjin, the god of learning.