Observing the qi of Heaven.
Understanding the order of Earth.
Opening the way of human life.
Tensha Shrine is located in Natasho, Oi Town, Fukui Prefecture.
It enshrines Taiitsu, the source of divine qi, and carries on the rites of Onmyodo and the art of calendar-making transmitted through the Abe and Tsuchimikado families.
Through rites and the calendar, we receive the movements of Heaven and the changing seasons, and pray for harmony between Heaven, Earth and human life.
Calligraphy of “Taiitsu,” offered to Tensha Shrine through the Tsuchimikado family’s connection with Ise.
Abe no Seimei Calendar
The Abe no Seimei Calendar is prepared at Tensha Shrine according to methods transmitted since the time of Abe no Seimei. Its calendrical rules, selection of days and interpretations therefore differ from ordinary calendars.
It is presented to historic shrines and temples across Japan and serves both in setting ritual dates and as a guide for daily life.
Our calendar is presented through the distribution offices of each shrine and temple as their own ritual calendar. The following are some of the sacred institutions connected with us.
Kasuga Taisha Shrine
A grand shrine in the sacred precincts of Mount Mikasa, representing the ancient capital of Nara.
Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine
A grand shrine of Sanno worship at the foot of Mount Hiei, revered for protection from unlucky directions and misfortune.
Mishima Taisha Shrine
An ancient shrine revered as the foremost shrine of Izu Province and associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
A grand shrine on Mount Inari at the heart of Inari worship throughout Japan.
Isonokami Jingu Shrine
An ancient shrine in Furu, Yamato, preserving the tradition of worship associated with sacred swords.
Dewa Sanzan Shrine
A shrine preserving the mountain faith of Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan and Mount Yudono.
Kifune Shrine
A shrine venerating the deity of water and passing on reverence for the source of life.
Kurama-dera Temple
The head temple of Kurama Kokyo, preserving a path of prayer and ascetic practice on Mount Kurama.
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
A Kyoto shrine venerating Abe no Seimei, revered for prayers and protection from misfortune.
Abeno Oji Shrine
An Osaka shrine on the Kumano Kaido associated with the historic Kumano Ninety-nine Oji.
Abe Monju-in Temple
An ancient temple associated with the Abe clan, with the National Treasure Monju Bosatsu as its principal image.
Sanjusangen-do Temple
The main hall of Rengeo-in in Kyoto, renowned for its one thousand statues of Thousand-armed Kannon.
Heian Jingu Shrine
A shrine commemorating the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo and cherished by the people of Kyoto.
Kyoto Daijingu Shrine
A shrine of Ise faith preserving the tradition of worshipping Ise Jingu from Kyoto.
Kyoto Ebisu Shrine
Kyoto’s beloved “Ebessan,” revered in Ebisu worship for prosperity in business.
Gasshu Shrine
A community shrine in Sakai preserving the Kagura lion procession of its summer festival.
Ichi Shrine
An ancient shrine in Hikami, Tamba City, held in deep reverence throughout western Tamba.
Ibaraki Shrine
The guardian shrine of Ibaraki, preserving the community’s festivals and faith.
Nyakuichi Shrine
A shrine for good fortune and success on the former site of Nishi-Hachijo Palace, associated with Taira no Kiyomori.
Hontaki-ji Temple
A temple on Mount Nose Myoken preserving traditions of prayer, waterfall austerities and temple lodging.
Hakusan Shrine
A shrine carrying on the Hakusan faith and revered as the guardian shrine of its community.
Jingu-ji Temple
An ancient temple associated with the union of Shinto and Buddhism, preserving the water-sending rite that links Wakasa and Nara.
Tenkawa Daibenzaiten Shrine
The principal sanctuary of Omine, venerating Benzaiten and preserving faith connected with the performing arts and water.
Jinja Honkyo
We present the calendar to its affiliated shrines, including Kifune Shrine, for use in Shinto rites.
Tensha Shrine enshrines Taizan Fukun Okami as Taiitsu, the Twelve Deities of Tensha, Chintaku Reifu Sonjin, Abe no Seimei Okami and other revered figures. Its rites and calendar arts have been preserved through the Abe and Tsuchimikado families.
The Star Festival, Nagoshi Purification and Hassaku Prayer Festival are performed at important points in the traditional calendar, continuing rites connected with the turning of Heaven and the seasons.
Tsuchimikado-den Esoteric Rite
Prayer services are performed when the moon is full. The petitioner’s wishes are presented before Taiitsu, and prayers are offered for blessings, removal of misfortune and fulfilment of sincere aspirations. Applications are currently available in Japanese.
Tsuchimikado-den Esoteric Rite
The purification rite is performed on the new moon according to methods transmitted in Onmyodo. It purifies misfortune and disturbances connected with direction, land and the home, and prays for peace of body, mind and dwelling. Applications are currently available in Japanese.
Tensha Shrine Distribution Office
For those who live far away or cannot visit in person, amulets, sacred talismans and calendars are distributed by post. The online distribution office is currently available in Japanese.
The institute studies Onmyodo, preserves historical documents and ritual traditions, and prepares calendars that serve as guides for rites and daily life based on calendrical arts transmitted since Abe no Seimei.
