A famous place for Kirishimatsutsuji (azalea) enshrining Michizane [Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine]

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2021.2.13

Famous place for kirishima azaleas dedicated to Lord Michizane [Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine]

When Michizane Sugawara was transferred to Dazaifu, he stopped by this shrine and enshrined a wooden statue made by Michizane himself as the sacred body of the shrine. Since then, the area has been revered by the imperial family, and Hachijogaike Pond was constructed by Prince Tomochu Hachijo, who built Katsura Rikyu, a detached palace in Katsura City. The pond is known for its beautiful Kirishimatsutsuji azaleas planted on both sides of the central bank that passes the pond, forming a crimson tunnel in late April, when the azaleas are at their best.

Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Nagaoka Tenmangu shrine (shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane's spirit)
2-15-13 Tenjin, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto
10 minutes walk from Hankyu "Nagaoka Tenjin" station
Tel. 075-951-1025
Hours of visitation: Free in the precincts (reception hours at the shrine office: 9:00-17:00)
Entrance fee/free in the precincts
Parking lot P50 cars (charged)
*Special rates during peak season (spring tourist season and New Year's period)
https://nagaokatenmangu.or.jp/

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