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About Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Tenma
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Tenma are oddly at the height of traditional Osaka locality, despite being only one station away from tourist-populated Osaka and Umeda Station.
Around this area, you’ll be able to have a glimpse of the daily life of Osaka locals.
The shopping street covers Tenjinbashi-suji from 1 to 6 chome, is 2.6 kilometers long from its northern to southern end, and houses approximately 600 different stores, thus appropriately dubbed “Japan’s Longest Shopping Street”.
The area is always bustling and lively with numerous shoppers.
You’ll find an array of general and discount clothing stores and restaurants as a distinct Osaka-like atmosphere hangs in the air.
Because the strip is an arcade-style shopping street, it is neither ever too cold nor too hot.
You’ll even be protected from the rain with the roof overhead.
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is the center of the Tenjin Festival, one of the three greatest festivals held in Japan.
It is a popular destination for visitors as well.
Brief History
What began in the middle of the 17th century as a large vegetable market eventually grew into the official approach to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine that we see today.
The strip became a shopping street during the Meiji Period (1868~1912) and lost its function as a marketplace in 1931, but it is still flourishing.
Nearby Excursions
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Tenma are close to both Kita and Osaka Castle, so it is best to visit them on the same trip.
Recommendation
From walking the streets to sightseeing and exploring different cuisines, Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street and Osaka Tenmangu has it all.
These are the only places that you’ll be able to enjoy the streets and sightseeing, but if you happen to visit during the 23rd to the 25th of July, the Tenjin Festival is a must.
Although this is no high-end shopping street, you can find gourmet specialty foods in the area.
In fact, there are around 15 restaurants in Nishi-Tenma that have been awarded Michelin Stars.
You can opt for takoyaki or simple sweets and snacks while walking around, and then have dinner and even a couple of drinks at Uratenma.
Access to Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Tenma / Data
Because the shopping street is so long, be wary of which station you get off at! Otherwise, you might be in for a very long walk.
Tenjinbashi-suji 1–3 chome
- Minami Morimachi Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji and Tanimachi Lines
- Osaka Tenmangu Station on JR Tozai Line
Tenjinbashi-suji 4 chome
- Ougi Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line
- Tenma Station on JR Osaka Loop Line
Tenjinbashi-suji 5–6 chome
- Tenjinbashi-suji 6 Chome Station on Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Tanimachi Line
- Tenma Station on JR Osaka Loop Line
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
Because the strip is about 2.6 kilometers long, walking its total length will take approximately 40 minutes. Weekends will be especially crowded, so it will take longer. If you’re short on time, then just walk around 5 chome. The characteristics of each chome are as follows. 3 to 6 chome are generally very lively. Most […]
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| Address | 1–7 chome, Tenjinbashi-suji, Kita-ku, Osaka City |
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| Access | - Tenjinbashi-suji 1–3 chome:[…] |
| Tel | 06-6352-6164 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Sightseeing
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is where the Tenjin Festival, one of the three greatest festivals in Japan, is held. The shrine has a long history stemming from 650, when Emperor Kotoku built Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace. The “Shrine of General ” was founded to the northwest of the palace as a guardian deity. In 949, the God of […]
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| Address | 2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City |
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| Access | - 5 min walk from Osaka Tenma[…] |
| Tel | 06-6353-0025 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
This museum, located along the Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, is a life-size replica of the streets of Osaka during the early 1830s of the Edo Period. Many tourists love to dress up in kimono here for just an extra 500 yen (in addition to the admission fee), then take many photos along the photogenic streets. It’s […]
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| Address | 8th Floor Sumai no Jouhou Center, 6-4-20 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City |
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| Access | Right outside the 3rd Exit o[…] |
| Tel | 06-6242-1170 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Eat
Uratenma
Also known as the “Sacred Land of Barhopping”, Uratenma houses many cheap but delicious restaurants with warm atmospheres. There are some restaurants that use just a simple vinyl plastic sheet for their entrance, have a cheap-looking interior, or require you to drink and eat while standing, but the overall atmosphere is very welcoming and somewhat […]
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Entertainment(Festivals)
The Tenjin Festival is held on July 24th and 25th every year,whitch is one of the three greatest festivals.
It has a long history, dating back to 951.
Approximately 1,300,000 people visit during the period and it is very exciting.
The Tenjin Festival is divided into two parts: the eve of the festival vigil (called the yoimiya) and the main festival.
The yoimiya festival begins at 7:45 am with the sounds of taiko drums.
It is used to set the atmosphere in preparation for the main festival; long pikes will flow from Hokonagashi-bashi Bridge, and the lion dance at the land for the guarding god will begin at 4:00 pm.
The highlight of the main festival is the parade and imperial precession.
During the parade, over 3,000 people walk over four kilometers displaying a float.
During the imperial procession, four different ships lift the gods as they cross the river.
The light of the lanterns on the boat reflecting on the dark waters are a fantastic sight to see.
Of course, don’t skip the glorious fireworks display afterwards.
Approximately 4,000 fireworks are launched into the sky from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
The area will surely be crowded, so find your viewing spot as soon as possible.
On the afternoon of the 23rd, 80 cute and strong young ladies parade around the shopping strip in what is known as the “Gal Mikoshi”.
Some men might get excited to see this parade, but maybe it isn’t the most modern-day appropriate performance.
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is where the Tenjin Festival, one of the three greatest festivals in Japan, is held. The shrine has a long history stemming from 650, when Emperor Kotoku built Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace. The “Shrine of General ” was founded to the northwest of the palace as a guardian deity. In 949, the God of […]
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| Address | 2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City |
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| Access | - 5 min walk from Osaka Tenma[…] |
| Tel | 06-6353-0025 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
