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Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine

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Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 31, 2025

    The Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine is a small, vibrant Shinto shrine famously situated at the eastern end of the bustling Nishiki Market and nestled amongst modern buildings, representing a unique blend of old Kyoto history and present-day commerce. The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deified scholar revered as the god of learning and scholarship, making it a popular spot for students to pray for academic success. Distinctive features include a reclining bronze cow statue (nade-ushi), believed to bring wisdom when stroked, and the "Nishiki no Mizu" (Nishiki Water), a famous natural spring whose pure water is collected by locals and visitors alike. It is also known for its whimsical mechanical fortune-teller and the countless colorful lanterns that illuminate the entrance.

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