Bridge · Nakanoshima / Kitahama

Tenjinbashi Bridge 天神橋

The longest of Osaka's "Three Great Bridges of Naniwa", crossing the tip of Nakanoshima, where Tenjin Matsuri boats gather each July.

HoursOpen 24 hours

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereKitahama Station (Keihan Main Line, Sakaisuji Line), 5 min; Minami-morimachi Station (Tanimachi Line), 10 min

Time needed15 to 20 min

Best timeEvening; Tenjin Matsuri (24 to 25 July)

AddressTenjinbashi 1, Kita Ward / Kitahama-higashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka

About

First built in 1594 and managed by Osaka Tenmangu shrine (hence the name), Tenjinbashi became a shogunate-maintained bridge in 1634 and, with Naniwabashi and Tenmabashi, one of the three great bridges of Naniwa. Since Nakanoshima was extended eastward it crosses both the Dojima and Tosabori rivers, with a staircase down to the eastern tip of Nakanoshima Park. The current steel arch is lit at night. During the Tenjin Matsuri on 25 July, boat processions pass beneath, and it marks the southern end of the 2.6 km Tenjinbashi-suji shopping street.

Highlights

One of the Three Great Bridges of Naniwa, first built in 1594
Stairs down to the eastern tip of Nakanoshima Park and its rose garden
Tenjin Matsuri boat processions pass below on 25 July
Southern start of Tenjinbashi-suji, Japan's longest shopping street

Tips

Take the stairs mid-bridge down to Nakanoshima's east tip for river views.
Start a walk up Tenjinbashi-suji from here to Osaka Tenmangu shrine (10 min).
Book a riverside spot early if visiting during Tenjin Matsuri.

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