Shrine

Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama)

Osaka Castle, Osaka

Address
14-90 Tamatsukurihommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka 〒543-0013 大阪市天王寺区玉造本町14-90

Source: sankoujinja.com, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Front of the Sanko Shrine worship hall on Sanada-yama with lanterns, Osaka
Photo: m-louis .® / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

A shrine on the Sanada-yama hill south-east of Osaka Castle, known for the Sanada tunnel that is kept locked behind iron bars. The grounds are known for cherry blossom in early April.

Nearest station Tamatsukuri
Cost Free
Time needed 30 min
Best time Morning
FreeCherry blossoms

Insider tip

The tunnel opens once a year, on the last Sunday of October from 10:00 to 12:00 during the Sanada Festival, which is 25 October in 2026.

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Nearby

Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine Shrine · 6 min walk A shrine said to date to 12 BC, in a district named for the craftsmen who made magatama beads. Yakiniku Tsuruichi Tsuruhashi Honten Food · 11 min walk A yakiniku restaurant a minute from JR Tsuruhashi, with box seats for up to six and smokeless roasters on every floor. Kainantei Food · 11 min walk A black wagyu yakiniku restaurant, a 4 to 5 minute walk from Tsuruhashi station. Hakuundai Tsuruhashi Ekimae Food · 11 min walk A yakiniku and Korean court cuisine restaurant about 1 minute from Tsuruhashi Station. Tsuruhashi Market Market · 11 min walk A cluster of six markets and shopping streets with about 800 shops beside Tsuruhashi station, spread across Tennoji, Higashinari and Ikuno wards. Higashijo Onsen Sento · 14 min walk A small neighbourhood sento five minutes from Tsuruhashi station.

Around Osaka Castle

A 105.6-hectare park, a rebuilt keep and a boat on the moat

Osaka Castle Park covers 105.6 hectares of moats, stone walls and plum trees, and the keep at its centre was rebuilt in 1931 as a museum of the Toyotomi era. Most of what's here is spread across the park, so plan on walking more than you expect. It's a day-trip district rather than a place with much to do after dark.

Osaka Castle has 12 places on the Roam Osaka map: 3 shrines and temples, 3 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 2 museums, 1 shop and 1 bar. Read the Osaka Castle guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama)?
14-90 Tamatsukurihommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka (in Japanese: 大阪市天王寺区玉造本町14-90).
How do I get to Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama)?
The nearest station is Tamatsukuri. Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama) is in Osaka Castle, Osaka.
How much does Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama) cost?
Nothing. Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama) is free to visit.
How long do you need at Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama)?
Plan for 30 min.
When is the best time to visit Sanko Shrine (Sanada-yama)?
Morning.

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