■Address: 1-5-2 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
■Subjects that can be photographed: Plum blossoms
■Suggested season: Spring
■Recommended time: Noon
■Parking: Available
■Admission fee: None
■Limit on admission time: No
■Toilets: None
Ushitenjin Kitano Shrine is a shrine located in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, known as one of the Kitano Shrines dedicated to Lord Sugawara no Michizane. Revered as the god of learning, it attracts many visitors, including students preparing for exams and those seeking academic success.Within the shrine grounds stands a large rock called the "Ascension Stone." This rock originates from a legend stating that when Sugawara no Michizane was exiled to Dazaifu, his ox gazed up at the heavens upon this very stone. Furthermore, in spring, plum blossoms bloom magnificently, and a plum festival is held. During this season, visitors can also spot Japanese white-eyes flitting among the plum blossoms, transforming the shrine grounds into a vibrant and colorful landscape.
