Nagaoka Tenmangu

See azaleas at Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine Nagaoka City is an old city from the Heian period that has become an important historical city today. The founder of Nagaoka Shrine was Michizane Sugawara (菅原道真), who built this shrine while on his way to Dazaifu (大宰府) in Kyushu via Kyoto. After Sugawara died, he was revered as the god of learning and examinations, and he is still in the hearts of many Japanese people. In addition to its interesting history, the azaleas at Nagaoka Shrine are also famous for their beauty. The bright red azaleas bloom around the Hachijogaike pond (八条ヶ池), resembling lights surrounding the cold. In addition to its beauty... Some of the azaleas at Nagaoka Shrine are over 100 years old. #japan #kyoto #Nagaoka Tenmangu