Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)
Umeda, Osaka
- Daily
- 6:00 to midnight
Shrine office 9:00 to 18:00.
Source: tuyutenjin.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A small shrine in the middle of Umeda's nightlife streets, known for the 1703 double suicide that inspired Chikamatsu's puppet play Sonezaki Shinju. A bronze statue of the two lovers was added in 2004.
Insider tip
Entry is free. The grounds are open from 6:00 to midnight, and the shrine office from 9:00 to 18:00. Many visitors come to pray about love.
What the guides say about Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)
Umeda wins on connections. The Hankyu and Hanshin stations are at Osaka-Umeda, the JR station is Osaka, and the Midosuji Line stops at Umeda. Minoh is on the Hankyu line, and Hankyu Minoh Station is the start of the trail to Minoh Falls. It's a business and shopping district more than a place to wander at night, though Ohatsu Tenjin and the covered Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin-dori Shopping Street are close.
What's on near Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine), from the weekly Osaka events calendar.
Hanshin Autumn Hokkaido Market
阪神 秋の北海道市場
Thirteen-day Hokkaido food fair with corn and cheese dishes, daily craft beer, chestnut and sweet potato sweets and eat-in areas. Alcohol is sold to ages 20 and over. The last day closes at 17:00.
Nippon Shokumusubi: Wajima Food Festival
にっぽん食むすび“輪島の食祭” 輪島がいまできること
Lacquerware by Wajima Kirimoto's Taiichi Kirimoto, with local dishes and sake from Wajima.
Bungu Joshi Haku pop-up in Umeda 2026
文具女子博 pop-up in 梅田2026
Stationery event. Entry is by timed, capped tickets bought in advance through eplus: 890 yen on 28 to 30 October and 2 November, 990 yen on 31 October, 1 November and 3 November. No day tickets are sold if capacity is reached. The last day closes at 17:20.
Kumamon's Umaka Kumamoto 2026
食いしん坊大使！くまモンのうまか熊本2026
Kumamoto food fair with Minamata Japanese black tea, sweets and local noodles, plus a Kumamon visit and limited goods. The last day closes at 17:00.
Hanshin Nordic Fair 2026
阪神の北欧フェア2026
Nordic fair themed on Finland, with cinnamon rolls among the draws. Runs in two parts, 5 to 10 and 11 to 16 November. 10 November closes at 16:00 and the last day at 17:00.
Smaller local events nearby
Ohatsu Tenjin Flea Market Market
First Friday of every month (cancelled in rain or on shrine ritual days). Next: Fri 6 Nov · Tsuyuno Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin), Umeda
An antique and retro goods market in the shrine grounds with about 30 to 40 stalls, from toys to vintage clothes. It is cancelled in rain or on festival days. The shrine's event page and its market notice give the first Friday, while the notice headline from 2023 also names the third Sunday.
Map · Source: Tsuyuno Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin) · お初天神 蚤の市
Nearby
Around Umeda
Osaka's station district, with a shrine and a covered street between the towers
Umeda is the area around Osaka Station, the busiest station on JR West. It's department stores, station complexes and two tall viewpoints, with a covered shopping street and a small old shrine tucked into the entertainment streets. Kitashinchi, Juso and Nakazakicho are all within walking distance.
Umeda has 19 places on the Roam Osaka map: 5 bars, 3 shops, 2 shrines and temples, 2 viewpoints, 2 neighbourhoods, 1 landmark, 1 park or garden, 1 museum, 1 restaurant and 1 cafe. Read the Umeda guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)?
- 2-5-4 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka (in Japanese: 大阪市北区曽根崎2-5-4).
- What are the opening hours of Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)?
- Daily 6:00 to midnight. Shrine office 9:00 to 18:00.
- How do I get to Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)?
- The nearest station is Umeda (Midosuji Line), Osaka-Umeda (Hankyu, Hanshin). Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine) is in Umeda, Osaka.
- How much does Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine) cost?
- Nothing. Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine) is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)?
- Plan for 30 min.
- When is the best time to visit Ohatsu Tenjin (Tsuyunotenjin Shrine)?
- Evening.
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