Overview
Jōgū Tenmangū is a shrine in Tenjin-chō, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. Locally it is also called "Uenomiya Tenmangū" and affectionately known as "Kitayama no Tenjin-san." It formerly held the shrine rank of gōsha (village shrine).
Highlights
- ●Its tradition as "the second-oldest Tenmangū in Japan after Dazaifu Tenmangū"
- ●The name "Jōgū," said to derive from a founding older than Kitano Tenmangū
- ●The local nickname "Kitayama no Tenjin-san"
- ●Its former rank of gōsha (village shrine)
History
The shrine is said to be "the second-oldest Tenmangū in Japan after Dazaifu Tenmangū," and its name "Jōgū" is said to derive from the tradition that it was founded even earlier than Kyoto's Kitano Tenmangū.
Access
The shrine is located in Tenjin-chō, Takatsuki City. It's worth checking the nearest station or bus route through official information before you visit.
Best season
Tenmangū shrines dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane commonly hold seasonal events and festivals, so it's a good idea to check the shrine's official information for the schedule around the time you plan to visit.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Walk from the torii gate along the approach into the grounds
- 2Pay your respects at the main worship hall
- 3Read the information board about the tradition of being Japan's second-oldest Tenmangū
- 4Take a stroll around the surrounding streets of Tenjin-chō, Takatsuki
Did you know?
💡 The local nickname "Kitayama no Tenjin-san" and the tradition that it is the second-oldest Tenmangū after Dazaifu are the details most often mentioned when telling the story of this shrine's history.
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