Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Tenjin Festival
A magnificent summer festival adorned with fire and water.
Basic information
It is one of Japan's three major festivals (the others being Kyoto's Gion Festival and Tokyo's Kanda Festival). Various events take place over a period of about one month, until July 25th.
In particular, on the 25th, the main festival day, Shinto rituals such as the land procession take place, and at night, a boat procession takes place on the Okawa River (formerly the Yodo River), with many boats passing by and fireworks being set off as a tribute.
The festival is also known as a festival of fire and water, due to the magnificent sight of bonfires, lanterns, and fireworks reflected in the Okawa River. In addition, the Hokonagashi Shinto ritual takes place on the 24th, the eve of the festival.
- schedule
- July 24th (Eve of the Festival) and 25th (Main Festival)
- Venue
- Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, Kita Ward, Osaka City
Near Sakuramiya Park
- Access
- [For those arriving on foot]
- If you get off at Minamimorimachi Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line or Sakaisuji Line
Exit from Exit 4 and immediately turn right (south) into Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street. Turn left at the second intersection and proceed for about 50 meters.
- If you get off at "Osaka Tenmangu Station" on the JR Tozai Line
Exit from Exit 7 (Tozai Line Access Building) and immediately turn left (south) onto Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street. Turn left again at the second intersection and proceed about 50 meters.
[For those arriving by car]
Take the Kitahama exit on the expressway ring road and turn left. Turn left again under the Moriguchi Expressway, then turn right at the second traffic light. Continue past the intersection (traffic light) for 100m.
1. At Minamimorimachi intersection, head south along Tenjinbashisuji.
2. Turn left at the second traffic light.
3. After walking straight for about 100 meters, you will find the parking lot entrance on your left.
Please enter the following address into your car navigation system: "1-18-19 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City".
*Regarding parking
Parking may be unavailable due to the parking lot being full or due to religious ceremonies or events.
Please come by public transport.
- Address
- 2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka
- Telephone
- 06-6353-0025
