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 Let us introduce you the Sumiyoshi-taisha shrine built, 1800 years ago. This Grand Shrine is very famous for its arch-bridge made in wood and is very popular all over the world. After spending a busy day in the dynamic Osaka city, you can take a mystic break in one of the historical sites of Osaka.
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http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/
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Osaka's most famous shrine by far is Sumiyoshi-taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine), headquarter of more than 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshiped for protecting the nation, protecting sea voyages and promoting "waka" (31-syllable) poetry-and thus is a place of pilgrimage for sea travelers, students of the military arts, and waka poets.
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The main shrine is designed in the oldest style of shrine construction and is registered as a National Treasure. The shrine's symbol, the gracefully arched Taiko-bashi Bridge, spans the pond in front of the shrine. This shrine is referred to in the"Nihon Shoki" (the Chronicles of Japan), in "Kojiki" (Ancient Chronicles) and in "The Tale of Genji"
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Address: 558-0045
2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City Japan
Open hours:
Apr.~Sep.6:00~17:00/Oct.~Mar.6:30~
17:00
Transportation: Hankai Line Sumiyoshi-koen Station: Sumiyoshi-tori-mae Station: Nankai Sumiyoshi-taisha Station.
Inquiries : TEL:06-6672-0753 http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/
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