This shrine is famous for its wisteria blossoms from late April to early May, or plum blossoms from February to March. In January, they have a unique event to swap last-year's misfortune for new-year's good luck by getting a cute wood-carved bird called uso-dori. Tenjin is the god of Learning, in Shinto religion indigenous to Japan. It's the best place to pray for success in exams and other study/learning related attainments.

Memorial Museum for Matsuo Basho, the founder of Haiku, the world's shortest form of poem. Basho lived in this area in the 17th century. From here, he started his journeys around Japan, and left great Haiku poems and travel journals. The museum, along with a riverside park and a shrine, is dedicated for Basho and his works.

If you are lucky, you might have a chance to watch sumo wrestlers practicing in the morning. Tours may be arranged for limited periods in early February and April, in early June, late August to early September, early October, or early December, only when permitted by the stable. Please note that we cannot always meet your requests. Small children are not allowed.