Kitano Tenmangu is one of Japan’s most important Tenmangu shrines (along with Dazaifu Tenmangu in Fukuoka Prefecture), meaning that it is frequented by students who come here to pray for success in exams.

People arriving for prayer at the Main Hall of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Various structures on the premises of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Stone lantern-lined approach to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.
Entering the inner yard of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. © 2016 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Fujicolor Pro 400H medium-format film.
Developed and scanned by Carmencita Film Lab.

写真の撮影場所：京都・北野天満宮