北野神社
Kitano Tenmangu
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Stone lanterns stand in a long row along the left side of the approach, and the path runs on toward a gate in the distance. One person stands in the middle of the path. Kitano Tenmangu changed its name to "Kitano Jinja" (Kitano Shrine) in 1871, so it appears under that title in Kyoto Meishocho (Album of Famous Places in Kyoto), published in 1909 (Meiji 42).
Kitano Tenmangu is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, and its beginnings go back to 947, when its shrine buildings were built. The main hall was built by Toyotomi Hideyori in 1607 and is now a National Treasure. About 1,500 plum trees of 50 kinds are planted on the grounds, and it is also known as a place to see plum blossoms.
After the war, the name went back to "Kitano Tenmangu." The 25th of every month is Michizane's ennichi (a day of special connection with the deity), and the Baikasai (Plum Blossom Festival) on February 25 is especially well known.
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- 『京都名勝帖』（明治42年10月）
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- 117+ years ago
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