Minatogawa Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (29 km from Osaka Station)
Minatogawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Chūō-ku, Hyōgo Prefecture, about 29 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Osaka.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 湊川神社 |
| Location | Chūō-ku, Hyōgo Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Kōsoku Kōbe Station – about 0.2 km |
| From Osaka Station | about 29 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 63 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 165 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1872 |
| Coordinates | 34.68136, 135.17544 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.minatogawajinja.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Kōsoku Kōbe Station, about 0.2 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (湊川神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hachinomiya Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Izumo Oyashiro Taisha Koubebunshi – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Kōgon-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hashiudo Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hongan-ji Kobe Betsu-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.