Sumiyoshi Taisha

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Sumiyoshi's four main halls (Photo: Sumiyoshi Taisha – jpellgen (@1179_jp) / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Sumiyoshi Taisha, also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Osaka and one of the oldest in Japan. During hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the new year, over two million people visit this unique shrine. The shrine grounds are a picture of tranquility with vermillion shrine buildings, natural beauty, and glimmering water.

Overview

Address

2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka (Directions)

Hours

6:30 - 17:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 6:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 6:30 - 17:00
Thursday 6:30 - 17:00
Friday 6:30 - 17:00
Saturday 6:30 - 17:00
Sunday 6:30 - 17:00
Holidays 6:30 - 17:00

Price

Free entry

Phone Number

06-6672-0753

Website

http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/

Access

Sumiyoshi Taisha is a 3-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line or Sumiyoshitorii-Mae Station on the Hankai Tramline.

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