Tenjin Bridge

The Tenjin Bridge spans the Okawa River at the eastern end of Nakanoshima Island with three steel arches and concrete structures at both ends.

Established in 1594 and rebuilt in 1934, the bridge served as one of the twelve Public Bridges of Osaka maintained through shogunate funding.

Children of Osaka composed songs about the bridge, recognizing it as one of the three principal bridges of Naniwa along with Tenma and Naniwa bridges.

This 210-meter long and 22-meter wide structure connects different districts of Osaka, facilitating both vehicle and pedestrian movement across the water.

During the Revolt of Oshio Heihachiro, the bridge underwent deliberate destruction to prevent rebel troops from advancing through the city.

Location: Kitahama-Higashi

Location: Tenjinbashi

Inception: 1934

Length: 210.7 m

Width: 22 m

Part of: 50 bridges in Naniwa

Website: https://city.osaka.lg.jp/kensetsu/page/0000023732.html

GPS coordinates: 34.69136,135.51172

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:30