Sumiyoshi is a place with two beautiful sights either side of each other. Turning left out of Sumiyoshi Taisha station will take you to the grand shrine – the main Sumiyoshi shrine in Japan. During new years it attracts visitors for hatsumode - the first temple visit of the new year.
If you turn right out of the station then you reach Sumiyoshi Park. Whilst not steeped in history like the grand shrine, it's an extremely relaxed area to take in the surroundings, especially after a visit to the shrine.
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