Rotenjinja Shrine (Ohatsu Tenjin)

Tsuyu no Tenjinja (Ohatsu Tenjin)

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Known as a power spot for romantic fulfillment, Ohatsu Tenjin is also the setting of Chikamatsu Monzaemon's famous work, 'Sonezaki Shinju'. Bronze statues of Ohatsu and Tokubei are located on the grounds, allowing visitors to reflect on their tragic love story.

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HighlightsFamous as a power spot for romantic fulfillment
The setting of Chikamatsu Monzaemon's 'Sonezaki Shinju'
Bronze statues of Ohatsu and Tokubei
Quiet and charming shrine
Nestled amidst the bustling city of Osaka

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Address: 2-5-4 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu Search for tourist attractions in Osaka

Access: A 2-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line Higashiumeda Station. A 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line Umeda Station and JR West Line Kita-shinchi Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Cld.Days: No holidays

Fee: Free

INFO: On the temple grounds, you'll find a booth selling omikuji (fortune slips) and omamori (charms). Additionally, the Ohhatsu Tenjin-dori Shopping Street is lined with restaurants and souvenir shops.

HP: http://www.tuyutenjin.com/

Overview

Rotenjinja Shrine, known as Ohatsu Tenjin, is located in Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka. It has long been revered as a power spot for romantic fulfillment and is the setting of Chikamatsu Monzaemon's famous work, 'Sonezaki Shinju'. 'Sonezaki Shinju' is a work based on an actual double suicide that occurred during the Genroku era of the Edo period. The heartbreaking love story of Ohatsu and Tokubei has moved countless hearts. Bronze statues of Ohatsu and Tokubei stand on the shrine grounds, allowing visitors to reflect on their tragic romance. Furthermore, Ohatsu Tenjin is a quiet and charming shrine, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Numerous ema (votive plaques) expressing wishes for romantic fulfillment adorn the grounds, conveying the hopes of many worshippers. It's recommended not only for those wishing for romantic success, but also for anyone seeking a tranquil space for peace of mind.

Rotenjinja Shrine (Ohatsu Tenjin)

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