Machida Tenmangu
町田天満宮
Nearest
町田駅 · 9 min walk
Spend
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(Free/Browse Only)
Booking
Walk-ins welcome
English
Some English
What to know
Machida Tenmangu is one of Machida's three Tenjin shrines, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship. Visitors come for sightseeing, cultural immersion, and spiritual visits. The shrine is known for its 'Nade-Ushi' (stroking cow) statues and is a pilgrimage site for fans of the anime 'Date A Live'. A creator notes, "If you just look at it, your wishes will come true (見るだけで 願いが叶う).", @kanau.world. This spacious and quiet shrine provides a relaxed and educational mood. You can check the shrine's regularly updated blog for seasonal events and the state of the grounds, especially during plum blossom season in spring. The annual late summer festival features a mikoshi parade, offering another reason to visit. The shrine is easily accessible near the Machida bus terminal and JR Machida Station. Parking is available for about 10 cars.
From creators
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The space
A spacious and quiet shrine, offering a zen and traditional setting for reflection.
Best for
Travelers seeking cultural immersion or a spiritual visit, particularly during plum blossom season or the annual late summer festival.
Before you go
- Visit during plum blossom season in spring to see the white plum trees.
- Check the shrine's blog for updates on seasonal events and the state of the grounds.
- Consider visiting during the annual late summer festival to see the mikoshi parade.
- If driving, use the parking lot which has space for about 10 cars.
Common questions
What are the operating hours?
Machida Tenmangu is open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Do I need a reservation?
Machida Tenmangu is walk-in friendly, so no reservation is needed for a visit.
What unique features does Machida Tenmangu offer?
The shrine features 'Nade-Ushi' (stroking cow) statues on its approach. It is also known as a pilgrimage site for fans of the anime 'Date A Live'.
When is the best time to visit Machida Tenmangu?
Consider visiting during the plum blossom season in spring to see the white plum trees. The annual late summer festival features a mikoshi parade.
