The Hidden Charm of Kawai Shrine Tenmangu on Awaji Island

Enshrining the god of learning in Awaji, the residence of the gods

Located in a tranquil place surrounded by greenery on Awaji Island stands the venerable Kawai Shrine Tenmangu. This is the only Tenmangu in Awaji Island, with a legend that Sugawara no Michizane once visited here. The precinct exudes a noble atmosphere, making one feel the unique tranquility of the ancient shrine.

The dignity of the naturally stone-carved shrine monument

As you proceed along the approach, you will come across a shrine monument with the dignified presence of