Osaka Tenmangū Shrine (大阪天満宮, Ōsaka Tenmangū)
Osaka Temmangu Shrine's honden and haiden
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityTenjin
Location
Osaka Tenmangū is located in Japan
Osaka Tenmangū
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates34°41′45.69″N 135°30′45.43″E / 34.6960250°N 135.5126194°E / 34.6960250; 135.5126194
Glossary of Shinto

The Osaka Tenmangū Shrine (大阪天満宮, Ōsaka Tenmangū) is a Shinto shrine and one of Tenmangū founded in AD 949 in Osaka by Emperor Murakami. The Tenjin Festival is held here annually from 24 July to 25 July. The shrine has been periodically destroyed by fire, with the present entrance hall and gate built in 1845.[1]

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References

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  • Melton, J. Gordon, ed. (2011). Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations. Vol. 1. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-59884-205-0.
  • Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau - Osaka Temmangu Shrine[permanent dead link]


  1. ^ Melton 2011, p. 851.