Address: 13-9 Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 543-0071
5.1 Nearest Stations to Ikukunitama Shrine (Tanimachi 9-chome and Osaka Uehonmachi)
The following two stations are within walking distance of Ikukunitama Shrine:
・3-minute walk from Tanimachi 9-chome Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and Sennichimae Line
https://subway.osakametro.co.jp/station_guide/T/t25/
・5-minute walk from Osaka Uehonmachi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line and Nara Line
https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/station/station_info/station02005.html
Both stations offer good access from central Osaka, making them convenient bases for sightseeing and visiting the shrine. In particular, Tanimachi 9-chome Station is just a short walk from the subway exit, making it easily accessible even on rainy days.
5.2 Directions by Train and Bus
🔸Directions by Train
・From Osaka Station: Get off at Tsuruhashi Station on the JR Loop Line → Transfer to Kintetsu Line and get off at Osaka Uehonmachi Station (approx. 15 minutes)
・From Namba Station: Get off at Tanimachi 9-chome Station on the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line (approx. 5 minutes)
🔸Directions by Bus
・5-minute walk from the Uehonmachi 6-chome bus stop on the Osaka City Bus
・Direct buses also run from Tennoji and Namba, making it a convenient route for tourists.
5.3 Access by Car and Parking Information
Ikukunitama Shrine is approximately 10 minutes from the Dotonbori or Yuhigaoka exits of the Hanshin Expressway.
However, there are few dedicated parking spaces on the shrine grounds, and it gets particularly crowded during festivals and the New Year’s season. Therefore, it is recommended to use nearby coin parking lots when visiting the shrine.
🔸Representative Parking Lots:
・Times Uehonmachi
・NPC24H Osaka Uehonmachi Station Parking
・Repark Osaka Tanimachi 9-chome
All are within a 5-minute walk, making them convenient for sightseeing and dining in the surrounding area after visiting the shrine.
5.4 Route Guide with Map
Searching for “Ikukunitama Shrine” on Google Maps will clearly display routes for walking, train, and driving. Especially for tourists, it’s reassuring to check the walking route from the nearest station in advance.
👉 Reference Map Link: Ikukunitama Shrine (Google Maps)
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.6651229,135.5128322,18.6z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D