Osaka Tenmangu
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God of Academics: popular with students
Osaka Tenmangu is known as a place that enshrines the god of academics, Sugawara no Michizane. Many students come to pray here for good grades and to pass their exams.
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Tenjinsai: One of Japan's Top Three Festivals
One of Japan's top three festivals, Tenjinsai, is held at Osaka Tenmangu during the two days of July 24th and 25th every year. At the end of this over 100-year-old festival, there is an impressive spectacle with over 100 boats and over 3,000 fireworks going up.
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Plum Blossoms adding Beauty to the Premises
In early spring, beautiful plum blossoms can be seen in Osaka Tenmangu. There are 100 plum trees on the premises and "Tenma Tenjin Ume Matsuri (plum festival)" is held during blooming season, which bustles with many tourists.
(Source: pixta)
Worship Show for Tourists
The Worship Show for Tourists is aimed at tourists, who can do a trial worship in the main hall. An official worship and a drum performance is displayed for about 10 minutes, so the traditional way of worship can be experienced up close. (Fee: 1,000 yen, reservation required)
(Source: pixta)
God of Academics: popular with students
Osaka Tenmangu is known as a place that enshrines the god of academics, Sugawara no Michizane. Many students come to pray here for good grades and to pass their exams.
(Source: pixta)
Tenjinsai: One of Japan's Top Three Festivals
One of Japan's top three festivals, Tenjinsai, is held at Osaka Tenmangu during the two days of July 24th and 25th every year. At the end of this over 100-year-old festival, there is an impressive spectacle with over 100 boats and over 3,000 fireworks going up.
(Source: pixta )
Plum Blossoms adding Beauty to the Premises
In early spring, beautiful plum blossoms can be seen in Osaka Tenmangu. There are 100 plum trees on the premises and "Tenma Tenjin Ume Matsuri (plum festival)" is held during blooming season, which bustles with many tourists.
(Source: pixta)
Worship Show for Tourists
The Worship Show for Tourists is aimed at tourists, who can do a trial worship in the main hall. An official worship and a drum performance is displayed for about 10 minutes, so the traditional way of worship can be experienced up close. (Fee: 1,000 yen, reservation required)
