Shioe Tenmangū

Overview

Shioe Tenmangū is a Shinto shrine located in Tenjin-chō, Kōchi City, Kōchi Prefecture. Formerly ranked as a prefectural shrine (kensha), it is now classified as a beppyo shrine. Commonly known as 'Shioe Tenmangū,' its official name is simply 'Tenmangū.'

Highlights

• ●A shrine of long standing, formerly ranked as a prefectural shrine and now classified as a beppyo shrine
• ●Venerated as the tutelary deity (ubusunagami) of the southern half of Kōchi City
• ●Located in the center of Kōchi City, making it readily accessible to visitors
• ●During New Year visits, it draws more worshippers than any other shrine in the city, surpassing Tosa Jinja, the ichinomiya of Tosa Province

History

The shrine is said to have been founded in 905, giving it a long history dating back to the early Heian period. It was formerly ranked as a prefectural shrine and is now classified as a beppyo shrine. It has long been venerated as the tutelary deity of the southern half of Kōchi City, maintaining deep roots in the local community.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Shioe Tenmangū, located in the center of Kōchi City
2. 2Visit the shrine grounds and pay respects at the historic main hall, formerly a prefectural shrine
3. 3Learn about its history as the tutelary deity of the southern half of Kōchi City
4. 4During the New Year period, observe the grounds crowded with worshippers

Did you know?

💡 During New Year visits, the shrine attracts more worshippers than any other in Kōchi City, exceeding even Tosa Jinja, the ichinomiya of Tosa Province.

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