Nagasakitenjin Matsunomoritenmanguu Nagasaki Tenjin Matsumori Tenmangu Shrine
Tenmangu Shrine that enshrines Michizane Sugawara
One of the three shrines in Nagasaki, along with Suwa Shrine and Isemiya Shrine, Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, and has been loved by the people of Nagasaki since the Edo period as the god of learning.
It was founded in Hakata Town in 1625, and moved to its current location on the site of Suwa Shrine in 1656.
The company name ``Matsumori'' is said to have come from the fact that there were three pine trees growing here at the time, and when you put the three trees together they form the character for forest.
Although the pine tree no longer exists, there are seven large camphor trees that are designated as a natural monument by the city growing in the temple grounds. It is about 7 to 20 meters tall, with a large trunk that can reach about 30 meters in circumference, creating a beautiful canopy that measures about 8 meters in all directions. There are also many plum trees that are unique to Tenmangu Shrine, and you can enjoy their beautiful flowers from late January to early February.
The transoms of the outer fence are inlaid with 30 carved and colored boards depicting the customs of medieval craftsmen. It is called "Shokuninzukushi" and is a prefecture-designated tangible cultural property. The illustrations include confectionery artisans, shipwrights, and pharmaceutical workers, and their detailed depictions of artisan customs are highly valued as historical and folklore materials as well as works of art.
There are other shrines, shrines, a main gate from the Edo period, and a stone bridge within the precincts, and you can enjoy a leisurely stroll with the chickens kept there.
- Categories
- History/cultural assets
- travel theme
- Recommended for winter
Basic Information
Address | 850-0006 Kaminishiyamacho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 4-3 |
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Phone | 095-822-7079 |
FAX | 095-822-7099 |
Transportation access | ・Tram: Take the tram (bound for Hotaru Chaya) from the ``Nagasaki Ekimae'' tram stop, get off at the ``Suwa Shrine'' tram stop, and walk for about 5 minutes. ・Get on the prefectural bus/KR Nagasaki Ekimae East Exit bus stop (bound for Kazagashira Town, Isahaya Higashiatsu Town, Yagami Danchi), get off at the "Suwa Shrine Mae" bus stop, and walk for about 5 minutes. ・Car: About 5 minutes from JR Nagasaki Station |
Link URL | Matsumori Tenmangu Shrine Official Official Site Nagasaki City official website Nagasaki City official website |