Admission
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Also called Ohatsu Tenjin
Kita, Osaka Prefecture
At a Glance
A scholar exiled from the Imperial court in 901 stopped here and wrote a poem about his tears, which inspired the shrine's name: 'Tsuyu' means dew in Japanese.
The shrine was completely destroyed in WWII bombing raids in 1945, then rebuilt from scratch in 1957 as a symbol of Umeda's recovery.
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Bring coins in small denominations (100-500 yen) if you plan to purchase ema plaques or make offerings, as the shrine is tucked between buildings in a shopping arcade rather than a spacious temple complex with multiple donation stations.
Visit on the first Friday of each month if you enjoy browsing secondhand goods and antiques, as the shrine transforms into a lively flea market with 30-40 vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to household items at bargain prices.
Buy a geisha-shaped ema plaque if you're praying for personal beauty, then draw in the face yourself before hanging it at the shrine, which is a unique local custom you won't find at other temples.
Arrive early in the morning on weekdays to have a quieter experience and better access to the love sanctuary statue of Ohatsu and Tokubei without navigating crowds of couples and tourists.
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Plan for a short stop in the middle of Umeda, because this shrine is only a few minutes on foot from Osaka Station, Umeda, and Higashi-Umeda. It is open from 6:00 to 24:00, while the shrine office is open 9:00 to 18:00. The grounds are compact, and weekends or daytime visits can be busy, so earlier in the day is easier if you want a calmer visit.
Inside, you will find the Otsu and Tokubei statue, many ema, and a shrine that is closely tied to Sonezaki Shinju and known for matchmaking and good relationships. The area around it is full of restaurants and shopping streets, but the precinct itself feels quieter than the streets outside.
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Fascinating facts about this place
A scholar exiled from the Imperial court in 901 stopped here and wrote a poem about his tears, which inspired the shrine's name: 'Tsuyu' means dew in Japanese.
The shrine was completely destroyed in WWII bombing raids in 1945, then rebuilt from scratch in 1957 as a symbol of Umeda's recovery.
A real double suicide in 1703 inspired a famous bunraku puppet play that became so popular it transformed the shrine into a destination for lovers seeking true love.
Young women buy geisha-face shaped wooden plaques here and draw in the features themselves as a unique prayer ritual for personal beauty.
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