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Hofu Tenmangu（防府天満宮）

ほうふてんまんぐう Hofu Tenmangu

Hofu Tenmangu（防府天満宮）

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Said to be the first shrine to Michizane; one hall began as a pagoda and was converted mid-construction.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Sculpture
City / townHofu
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Hofu Tenmangu?
It is in Hōfu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Hofu Tenmangu?
Said to be the first shrine to Michizane; one hall began as a pagoda and was converted mid-construction. The focus is architecture, sculpture.
When was Hofu Tenmangu established?
It dates from 904.

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