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Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
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Sumiyoshi Taisha or the Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Osaka, Japan. It was founded during the 3rd century right before the introduction of Buddhism. It is also the most famous temple over two thousand Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan.
The temple has a unique style of shrine architecture called Sumiyoshi-zukuri. It has straight roofs which are decorated by two sets of forked finials and five horizontal billets.
There are four main halls in Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka. The three are positioned in a straigt line while the fourth hall stand beside the third hall.
People here are worshiping the kami or the Shinto Gods that protects travelers, fishermen, and sailors at sea.
Photo by KENPEI. Licensed under Creative Commons.
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The three main halls of Sumiyoshi-taisha with unique position and the Sorihashi Bridge
Travel Notes
Sumiyoshi-tisha Shrine is located in Southern Osaka. It is just few steps away from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Mainline. It can also be reached by the Hankai Tramway from Tennoji.
Admission
The shrine is open from 6:00am to 7:00 pm. It has no closing days. Admission is free.
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