難波神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Susanoo, known as Ōsōjin no Kami in Japanese. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the Koyasan style, with a wooden torii gate and a vermilion gate. The shrine complex also includes several smaller shrines enshrined to various kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo, Yamatotakeru
- 座標
- 34.6788167, 135.4999715
参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sun is not directly overhead.
文化的背景
Susanoo Ōsōjin no Kami is often associated with storms and fertility. The shrine hosts an annual festival to commemorate Susanoo's defeat of his brother, Yamatotakeru.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1610 during the Momotaro period, which marked the beginning of Osaka's rise as a major city.