Hōkoku Shrine, Osaka

Name: Hōkoku Shrine
Address: 2-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan
Telephone: +81 6-6941-0229

#32 among attractions in Osaka

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Hōkoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, Japan. It is one of several Toyokuni shrines built in honor of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is part of the Osaka Castle Park. ()

Local name: 豊國神社 Established: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 34°41'3"N, 135°31'37"E

Address

2-1 Osakajo, Chuo-kuミナミ (中央区)Osaka 540-0002 Japan

Contact

+81 6-6941-0229

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Hōkoku Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Osaka Castle, Osaka Castle Park, Museum of History, Osaka-jō Hall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hōkoku Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Osaka City Museum, Osaka (3 min walk), Osaka Castle Park, Osaka (5 min walk), Osaka Castle, Osaka (6 min walk), Octopus stone, Osaka (6 min walk).

How to get to Hōkoku Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hōkoku Shrine:

Metro

Morinomiya • Lines: C, N (10 min walk)
Tanimachi 4-chome • Lines: C, T (15 min walk)

Train

Ōsakajōkōen (13 min walk)
Morinomiya (13 min walk)

Bus

Keihan Higashiguchi • Lines: 10, 31, 62 (15 min walk)
Katamachi • Lines: 10 (18 min walk)