Tenmangu Collection

View of Kameido Tenmangu Shrine in Snow, c1832-38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
View of Kameido Tenmangu Shrine in Snow, c1832-38. From Famous Places of the Eastern Capital

Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842

Drum Bridge of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (image 2 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Drum Bridge of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (image 2 of 2), 19th century. From Wondrous Views of Famous Bridges in All the Province

Drum Bridge of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (image 1 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Drum Bridge of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (image 1 of 2), 19th century. From Wondrous Views of Famous Bridges in All the Province

Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred... 1856
Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai)
Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)", Japan, c. 1835/36

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the thunder god, an incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the pla... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the thunder god, an incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the play "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, " performed at the Morita Theater in the third month, 1780, Japan

The Compound of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido in the Snow (Kameido Tenmangu keidai no... c. 1832/38)
The Compound of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido in the Snow (Kameido Tenmangu keidai no yuki), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/38

Wisteria in Full Bloom over the Pond at Kameido Shrine (Kameido ike chu fujibana no... c. 1835/38)
Wisteria in Full Bloom over the Pond at Kameido Shrine (Kameido ike chu fujibana no sakari), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1835/38

Kameido Tenjin Shrine, from vol. 1 of the illustrated book "Fine Views of the Eastern... 1800. Creator: Hokusai
Kameido Tenjin Shrine, from vol. 1 of the illustrated book "Fine Views of the Eastern Capital at a Glance (Toto shokei ichiran)", Japan, 1800

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1776, Japan

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

Wisteria in Full Bloom in the Precincts of the Kameido Tenmangu Shrine (Kameido Tenm... c. 1839/42)
Wisteria in Full Bloom in the Precincts of the Kameido Tenmangu Shrine (Kameido Tenmangu keidai fuji hanazakari no zu), from the series "Newly Selected Famous Places in Edo (Shinsen Edo meisho)

Offering Colza at the Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin natane no jinji), section of a... 1857
Offering Colza at the Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin natane no jinji), section of a sheet from the series "Cutout Pictures of Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho harimaze zue)", 1857

Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred... 1856
Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred... 1856
Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

The Plum Garden at Komeido (Kameido ume yashiki no zu), from the series "Famous... c. 1832/38
The Plum Garden at Komeido (Kameido ume yashiki no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/38

The actor Ichikawa Udanji I as Sugawara no Michizane in the play "Shinrei Sugawara Jikki, "... 1883
The actor Ichikawa Udanji I as Sugawara no Michizane in the play " Shinrei Sugawara Jikki, " performed at the Haruki Theater in the fourth month, 1883, 1883

The Poet Sugawara Michizane, Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Poet Sugawara Michizane, Japan, early 1760s

Sugawara Michizane crossing to China (Toto Tenjin), Japan, c. 1770s

Sugawara no Michizane, Japan, c. 1720. Creator: Kondo Kiyoharu
Sugawara no Michizane, Japan, c. 1720

The Poet Sugawara no Michizane Riding an Ox, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Poet Sugawara no Michizane Riding an Ox, c. 1764

Sugawara Michizane Going into Exile, c. 1763 / 64. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Sugawara Michizane Going into Exile, c. 1763/64

Tenmangu, Sugawara no Michizane as Tenjin Traveling to China, early 19th century. Tenjin is the name given to Heian-period statesman Sugawara Michizane (845-903) after he died in exile

Tenjin Traveling to China, late 16th century. Creator: Konoe Nobutada
Tenjin Traveling to China, late 16th century. Deified spirit of Heian-period statesman and poet Sugawara Michizane (845-903). Momoyama period (1573-1615)

Nakamura Shikan IV as the Fishmonger Aratota, 1841. Creator: Hasegawa Sadamasu
Nakamura Shikan IV as the Fishmonger Aratota, 1841

Wisteria Blossom, Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Japan
Wisteria Blossom at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine, Hachijo pond, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Japan. Date: 1908

The Osaka Tenmangu Shinto shrine, Osaka, Japan
The Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine founded in AD 949 in Osaka. The Tenjin Festival is held here annually. Date: circa 1910s

1797-1858 1854. 24. 1 36 Ando Hiroshige Tenman
Yushima tenmangū, Tenman shrine at Yushima. Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1854. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 24.1 x 36 cm

Shinpan kameido tenmangA keidai no zu, A new print of inside Kameido TenmangA Shrine. Tamagawa, ShA'chAc, active 1789-1801, artist, [between 1795 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut

Nishiki Tenmangu shrine, Kyoto city, Honshu, Japan, Asia

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"Tenmangu: The Legacy of Sugawara no Michizane in Japanese Art and Culture" Sugawara no Michizane, a prominent figure in Japanese history, has left an indelible mark on art and culture. In the play "Shinrei Sugawara Jikki, " actor Ichikawa Udanji I brilliantly portrays this influential character from 1883. Toyohara Kunichika's creation captures the essence of his portrayal. During the early 1760s, Kitao Shigemasa immortalized Michizane as a poet. His artwork showcases the talent and wisdom that made him renowned during his time. Another depiction shows Michizane crossing to China (Toto Tenjin) around the 1770s, symbolizing his journey towards enlightenment. Kondo Kiyoharu's masterpiece from c. 1720 beautifully illustrates Sugawara no Michizane's dignified presence. Torii Kiyomitsu takes us back to c. 1764 with a captivating image of the poet riding an ox, representing his connection with nature. The heart-wrenching moment when Michizane goes into exile is captured by Suzuki Harunobu in c. 1763/64, evoking empathy for this revered figure who faced adversity with grace. One Hundred Poems Explained by Kanke (Sugawara Michizane) features a poignant poem that reflects his profound insights into life and spirituality. In various artworks spanning centuries, we witness Tenmangu or Sugawara no Michizane as Tenjin traveling to China - a recurring theme showcasing his pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment throughout different periods in history. The Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine adorned with wisteria blossoms stands as a testament to Japan's reverence for this esteemed scholar-statesman even today. Not limited to visual arts alone, Osaka Tenmangu Shinto shrine pays homage to Michizane, attracting visitors seeking blessings for academic success.