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Sumiyoshi Taisha 住吉大社
Shinto shrine in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Sumiyoshi-taisha (住吉大社), also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines. It gives its name to a style of shrine architecture known as Sumiyoshi-zukuri.
The shrine is called Sumiyoshi-san or Sumiyossan by the locals, and is famous for the large crowds that come to the shrine on New Year's Day for hatsumōde. Sumiyoshi taisha enshrines the Sumiyoshi sanjin (Sokotsutsu no Ono-mikoto, Nakatsutsu no Ono-mikoto, and Uwatsutsu no Ono-mikoto) (collectively known as the "Sumiyoshi Ōkami") and Okinagatarashi-hime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū).
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要Quick facts
| Type | Shrine |
|---|---|
| Location | Sumiyoshi, Osaka |
| Designations | National Treasure of Japan Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Official website | sumiyoshitaisha.net |
| Nearest stations | Sumiyoshitoriimae Station · 164 m Hankai Line Sumiyoshi Station · 227 m Uemachi Line, Hankai Line Sumiyoshitaisha Station · 270 m Nankai Main Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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What is Sumiyoshi Taisha?
Sumiyoshi-taisha (住吉大社), also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Where is Sumiyoshi Taisha?
Sumiyoshi Taisha is in Sumiyoshi, Osaka. The nearest station is Sumiyoshitoriimae Station (about 164 m in a straight line).
What are the opening hours of Sumiyoshi Taisha?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/
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