Kitano Tenjin-san (Kitano Tenjin-san)

■ It is a national treasure building of Momoyama era architecture in Gohonden, Ishinoma, Haiden and Rakuma Kitano-Tenman-gu Shrine. This shrine is built on the south side at the entrance of the middle gate. Michizane Sugawara is the main enshrined deity, and the Chushoden and Kichijojojo are enshrined in the Aiden. The architectural style is eight buildings (Gongen-zukuri), and the main shrine and the worship hall are connected by stones, and the left and right are Rakuno. ■ Ushisha A small shrine located northwest of the precincts of Kitano-Tenman-gu Shrine. There is a stone statue of Fushiushi indoors, and it is located northwest of the main shrine (Inui), so it is popular under the name of "Inui's cow". The cow is a priest of Temma Tenjin, and several other statues of Fushiushi are dedicated to the precincts. There are many visitors at Ushisha to pray for the fulfillment of academic work and pass the entrance examination. ■ Shinto priests Many statues of cows are dedicated to the precincts in connection with the angel of Michizane Sugawara (Tenjin-sama), the god of the shrine, who is the god of the shrine. ■ Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki It is a national treasure. Art and crafts (painting). Around 1219 (Shokyu) Designated document number 101. It is owned by the treasure hall. It is a religious depiction of the life of Michizane Sugawara, the history of the founding of Kitano-Tenman-gu Shrine, and his spiritual experiences. ※ The treasure hall is open on the 25th of every month when the Baien and Momijien are open, and special exhibitions are open. ■ Kikin Ice Stone It is located in Shokouken Garden, a tea room in the precincts. A stone square pillar with a height of about 1m. Although the head is lacked, the surface is engraved with "Okirikin Ice Stone", the right side is "Tazuru" and the left side is "Oshiyuru". ※ Shokouken is open only when there is a tea ceremony, so you can't visit the strange ice stones. ■ Komainu The largest guardian dog in Kyoto Prefecture is erected facing the entrance of Omotesando in the shrine. It is about 5m long and was devised by painter Seiho Takeuchi in 1934 (Showa 9). Twelve pairs of guardian dogs, the largest in Kyoto Prefecture, are erected in the precincts of the shrine.