Osaka Tenmangu
大阪府
Osaka's great Tenmangu shrine of Michizane — home of Tenjin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals
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949
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大阪メトロ南森町駅から徒歩5分
大阪府大阪市北区天神橋2-1-8
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Overview
Osaka Tenmangu (est. 949) enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the learning deity. The Tenjin Matsuri on July 24-25 — one of Japan's Three Great Festivals — features a grand river procession. The shrine traces its origin to Michizane's stop here en route to exile. Plum blossoms peak in February.
Origins
Founded in 949 after seven miraculous pines appeared at the spot where Sugawara no Michizane stopped in 901 on his way to exile in Dazaifu. Beloved as 'Tenma no Tenjin-san,' its Tenjin Festival is one of Japan's three greatest festivals, drawing 1.3 million visitors annually.
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Divine Benefits
Academic Success
Performing Arts
Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.
Derived from the enshrined deity "菅原道真公"
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7月
24
Tenjin Matsuri
This month
One of Japan's three great festivals, the annual festival of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. On July 24, a land procession parades around the shrine; on July 25, over 100 boats cross the Okawa River in the river procession. Fireworks add to the summer spectacle.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Gates open at 5:30 and close at 18:30 (summer hours). Winter hours could not be confirmed. The amulet office is open 9:00–17:00. Open year-round.
Admission
Free of charge. Visitors may worship freely in the precincts (a separate offering fee applies for prayer services).
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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