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About

The Tenmangu Shrine (in Japanese; Tenmangu Jinja 天満宮, usually referred to as the "Osaka Tenmangu Jinja") in Osaka is believed to be a very important shrine in all of Japan especially to those who are Shinto deity devotees and was founded in 949 AD. The Tenmangu Shrine hosts a famous festival, the Tenjin Matsuri which is held every year at July 24 and 25. This is one of the top three festivals besides Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Tokyo's Kanda Matsuri of the country. The temple is located in a residential area and has a neighborhood feeling about it and locals pray at the shrine mostly for academic fortunes.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Osakatemmangu

Tenjinbashi 2-1-8
Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041 Japan

Tel: 06-6882-1311

5 min. walk from Osakatemmangu Station.

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.

Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Osaka Temmangu Homepage