Is a shrine built In honor of a famous philosopher from the 9th century in Japan called Sugawara no Michizane, built in 1662. According to the legend, this shrine was built in honor for Sugawara no Michizane, who has the genius of learning and has Can be many since childhood It is famous. Mishisane was born in Kyoto as a scholar and politician in the Heian period. After he died The villagers praised him as the God of Learning or Tenjin itself, and the villagers worshiped him very much. Especially among school children Who are about to take the university entrance exam This shrine is therefore a popular place for Tokyo residents to pay respects to Michizane from the Edo period to the present. And this shrine became more famous When entering the art work of the famous artist Utagawa Hiroshige during the Edo period, in a costume called "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" or Meisho Edo Hyakkei (名 所 江 戸 百 景), in which the image will include The beauty of purple fuji blossoms And the red wooden bridge reflecting the water in the pool Until finally becoming one of Tokyo's landmarks
In addition, this shrine is considered the most famous wisteria garden in Tokyo. We can enter without charge and can see the light up or lighting up until midnight. Can be viewed from the end of April to the beginning of May.
Travel coordinates: take the train to Kameido Station, North Exit, walk about 900 meters or 15 minutes to reach
Admission fee: Free
Website: http://kameidotenjin.or.jp/
Map: https://goo.gl/vJe1TG
