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Yasui Shrine (Yasui Tenmangu Shrine)
The place where Sanada Yukimura met his end, with a history of over 1,100 years.
Its exact origins are unknown, but it is said that in 942, villagers enshrined Sugawara no Michizane together here to calm his spirit, at a site where Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto had already been worshiped as the deity. Because Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto was believed to heal illness through medical arts, remedies, and charms, the shrine is said to bring blessings for recovery from illness. The other enshrined deity, Sugawara no Michizane, is widely revered as the god of learning and culture.
In recent years, the shrine has also become popular as the place where Sanada Yukimura was killed in battle by Tokugawa forces during the Summer Siege of Osaka, drawing history fans from across Japan. Within the shrine grounds stand a statue of Sanada Yukimura and a stone monument marking the site of his death. Beside them is a pine tree named Sanada Matsu, said to mark the spot where he spent his final moments. The original tree withered away, and the current one is the second generation planted afterward.
In one corner of the grounds are also the Kanshizume no I Well, said to have been used by Michizane, Inari Daimyojin, believed to bring various blessings including abundant harvests, and Kanayamahiko Shrine, said to offer merits for ironwork and metal-related trades.
Highlights
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An ancient shrine dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto and Sugawara no Michizane.
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Known as the place where the popular Sengoku-period warlord Sanada Yukimura spent his final moments.
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Highlights around the grounds include Sanada Matsu and the Kanshizume no I Well.
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A calm, dignified atmosphere fills the shrine grounds
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A statue honoring Sanada Yukimura, who died in battle here
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Because Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined here, it is also known as Yasui Tenmangu Shrine
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Do you have goshuin?
Yes, we do.
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Is there parking?
There is no parking. Please use a paid parking lot nearby.
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Are there coin lockers?
There are no coin lockers.
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Are there restrooms?
There is a temporary restroom inside the fenced area partway up the west staircase. There is no lighting.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 安井神社(安居天満宮)
- Postal Code
- 543-0062
- Address
- 1-3-24 Aisaka, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
- Phone
- 06-6771-4932
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
- Gates open 7:00am, gates close 5:00pm, amulet office open 10:00am–4:30pm
- Admission
- Free entry to the shrine grounds
- Access
- Approx. 6 minutes on foot from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
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