Namba Jinja Shrine: A Serene Sanctuary in Osaka

Getting There

• Public Transportation

  If you are starting from Osaka Station, take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Namba Station. Once you arrive at Namba Station, take the exit towards the South Exit (Nankai Railway). From there, walk straight for about 10 minutes. You will pass by several shops and restaurants. Keep an eye out for the large sign of Namba Jinja Shrine on your left as you approach Bakuromachi. The address is 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0059.

• Car

  If you are driving from Kyoto, take the Meishin Expressway and follow the signs toward Osaka. Merge onto the Hanshin Expressway and take the exit for Namba. Follow the signs for Chuo Ward and then look for parking options nearby. The shrine is located at 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0059. Parking may be limited, so plan to park in a nearby public parking lot and walk the short distance to the shrine.

• Public Transportation

  From Kansai International Airport, take the Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Upon arrival at Namba Station, exit toward the South Exit (Nankai Railway) and follow the signs. Walk for about 10 minutes straight, passing various shops, until you see Namba Jinja Shrine on your left at 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0059.

• Public Transportation

  If you are in Umeda, take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Umeda Station to Namba Station. After arriving, exit toward the South Exit (Nankai Railway). From there, exit the station and walk approximately 10 minutes along the street towards Bakuromachi. Namba Jinja Shrine will be on your left at 4 Chome-1-3 Bakuromachi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 541-0059.