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Hofu Tenmangu Shrine
防府天満宮Yamaguchi · Chugoku
Hofu Tenmangu Shrine is Japan's first Tenmangu shrine, dedicated to the deity Sugawara no Michizane. It is known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere, making it a peaceful retreat for visitors and locals alike.
- Best season
- Spring
- Spring, during cherry blossom season
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 4,011 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Admission
- Shrine precinct free to visit per Yamaguchi tourism/official site. Optional History Museum (歴史館) is 800 yen adult.
- Nearest station
- Hofu Station · 22 min walk
- Website
- hofutenmangu.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–20:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
How to get there
From Hiroshima Station · ~1h 47m by car
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