Ōsaka Tenmangū

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Osaka dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.
• Founded in 949 by Emperor Murakami.
• Also known as Tenma Tenjin and Naniwa Kanbyō.

What to see

• Main hall and worship hall rebuilt in 1843.
• Kaguraden, Sanshūden, and Baikaden are cultural properties.
• Main hall and worship hall are Osaka City cultural properties.

When to go

• Tenjin Festival is held annually on July 24th and 25th.
• The Tenjin Festival is one of Japan's three great festivals.

Getting there

• Accessible from Osaka Tenmangu Station.
• Accessible from Minamimorimachi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.