Japan Travel Osaka - Temple Trail @Tsuyu Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin) 阿初天神(露天神社)

Japan Travel Osaka - Temple Trail @Tsuyu Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin) 阿初天神(露天神社) (2019 0520)

Small Shinto shrine, the site of a tragic romantic legend, where couples can wish for lasting love have been built around over 1,300 years ago.

The Shrine is believed to be a good place to pray for success in business, safe journeys, or a good marriage, and as result it receives a large number of worshippers every day, particularly local shopkeepers and women. A flea market is held here on the first Friday of every month, and the Shrine is famous for its annual festival held in July each year.

Address: 2 Chome-5-4 Sonezaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0057, Japan

Open: 0630-2330 hours

Admission Fee: Free

Getting There:

Umeda Station 梅田駅 Stop ID: M16 / Higashi-Umeda Station 東梅田駅 Stop ID: T20, use the south exit and walk towards Whity Umeda East Mall (an underground shopping street). Go up the stairs and use exit 7-65 and you will be right in front of Ohatsu Tenjin Shopping Street.

West Entrance to Temple