A Quiet Place for Praying [Arimaten Shrine]

[Arima Tenjinja Shrine] Located in a corner of Arima Onsen Street, it is a small shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Although low-key yet solemn, it is an efficacious place where local residents and tourists come to pray for wisdom and academic progress, while also providing a peaceful space for travelers. Shrine Features 1. **Blessing from the God of Knowledge** As the shrine of Sugawara no Michizane, Arimaten Shrine is famous for blessing academic and career success. Every year, it attracts many students and candidates to come and pray for good luck for the upcoming challenges. 2. **Be with nature** The shrine is surrounded by lush woods, especially in autumn, when the maple leaves are flying, setting off the quaint shrine buildings, exuding a unique and quiet beauty. 3. Small but cozy space Compared to other large shrines, Arimaten Shrine is smaller in scale, but this low-keyness is precisely its charm. It is suitable for travelers who want to stay away from the crowd and find peace of mind. 📍 **Address**: 1183 Arimacho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture #### Reasons for recommendation 1. **Pray for academic progress**: Suitable for students or parents to come and pray, and bring back an amulet to send blessings to family and friends. 2. **Combined with hot spring area**: It is only a 10-minute walk from the core area of ​​Arima Onsen Street, and is a great place to take a walk after taking a bath. 3. **A place of meditation and inspiration**: Whether you are visiting or just taking a short break, the quiet atmosphere of the shrine can heal your soul. #### Tips 1. **Prayer etiquette**: Please ring the bell gently before praying, and put your hands together to show respect after making a wish. 2. **Photography angle**: During the maple season, it is recommended to stand at the bottom of the steps to take pictures, which can perfectly integrate the shrine and the surrounding scenery into the picture. 3. **Combined with surrounding tours**: You can arrange a visit to Arima with Kodaki Park or Kin-no-Yu on the same day to experience a diverse Arima tour. 📸 **#Arimatenjinja** **#God of Learning** **#ArimaOnsenPrayer** **#JapaneseShrinePilgrimage** **#RedLeafMeditationJourney** #2024TravelReview