Kameido-Tenjin Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo, dedicated to the deified spirit of 9th-century poet and politician, Sugawara-no-Michizane. Every year, students come here to pray to Michizane, now revered as the god of scholarship and education, for good luck on their entrance exams. The shrine is also known for its traditional-style vermillion bridges, as well as its wisteria garden that comes into full bloom in late April. Like many big shrines in Japan, Kameido-Tenjin is also home to several lesser shrines called setsumatsusha, including one dedicated…
