Sumiyoshi Taisha is in southern Osaka, just a short walk from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line. Local trains from Nankai Namba Station take 10 minutes and cost 240 yen one way. Faster trains don’t stop at this station.
You can also reach the shrine via the Hankai Tramway from Tennoji. Get off at Sumiyoshitorii-mae or Sumiyoshi stops, both just a few steps from the shrine. The tram ride takes 15 minutes and costs 230 yen one way.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha (住吉大社, "Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine") is one of Japan's oldest shrines, dating back to the 3rd century before Buddhism. It showcases the unique Sumiyoshi-zukuri architectural style, distinctively Japanese and free from mainland Asian influence. Its straight roofs with forked finials (chigi) and horizontal billets (katsuogi) give it a timeless elegance. As the main shrine of over 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines, it honors kami who protect travelers, fishermen, and sailors, making it a spiritual haven near harbors.
Visitors are drawn to the shrine's four halls, with three in a rare west-facing line and the fourth beside them, reflecting its pre-Nara origins. The iconic Sorihashi Bridge, with its high arch over a serene pond, adds to the shrine's charm. During hatsumode, Sumiyoshi Taisha becomes a bustling center for worship, being one of Japan’s most visited shrines for the New Year.
Hours and Fees
- Opening hours
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6:00 to 17:00 (from 6:30 from October through March)
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free
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