True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Yushima Tenjin Shrine
by Inoue Yasuji
Description
Yushima Tenjin Shrine — the ancient Shinto sanctuary on the Yushima plateau dedicated to the deity of learning, Sugawara no Michizane — was among the most visited shrines in Edo and remained so throughout the Meiji period, its plum garden famous and its association with scholarship drawing students seeking divine assistance with examinations. Yasuji depicts the shrine with characteristic attention to its architectural setting on the hill above the Kanda district, the covered stone stairways and gate structures framing the approach to the main hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Yushima Tenjin Shrine was created by Inoue Yasuji (井上安治).
True Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo: Yushima Tenjin Shrine depicts temples & shrines, set at Tokyo.