Osaka June 2016 5 days 4 nights Itinerary - Day 4 Pt 3 (Tsuyunoten Shrine & Osaka Tenmangu Shrine)

I stopped by Tsuyunoten Shrine, also known as Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine, in Osaka. My main reason for visiting was that it’s believed to bless people with luck in love—something I haven’t had much of lately! The shrine is also said to bring good fortune in business and even ensure traffic safety. Whether you truly believe in its spiritual powers or just enjoy visiting shrines, I think it’s worth a stop. After all, in Japan, faith and tradition often go hand in hand—if you believe strongly enough, it might just work.

Loved these kind of torii gates from japan!

When I arrived, the shrine was fairly quiet, probably because it was close to closing time. That made it a peaceful experience to wander around, admire the Japanese torii gates, and soak in the atmosphere. I also loved noticing the little cultural details, like Japan’s beautifully designed and colorful manhole covers—this one even marked as a fire truck access point.

From there, I headed to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, one of the most important shrines in Japan dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the Shinto deity of learning. Students often come here to pray for success in their studies, and that was exactly why I made the trip—to wish for good luck in academics. Whether or not the blessing works, I believe effort in studying always pays off in the end.

torii gates again! <3

And to wrap up the evening? Dinner at Coco Ichibanya Japan—and yes, the curry here definitely tastes much better than the version in Singapore!