愛宛神社, located in Osaka's Kita-ku, is a prominent Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Sun Goddess. The shrine's architecture reflects the Kamakura period, with a main hall and several smaller shrines. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and admire the shrine's vermilion torii gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Ōmikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Ōmikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.3192174, 135.6080554
Visitor tip
For a unique experience, try visiting during the Setsubun festival in early February, when locals perform rituals to purify and bring good luck.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the shrine is often visited by pilgrims seeking blessings for the new year or important life events. The shrine's name, '愛宛', is derived from the city of Akita, where Amaterasu was said to have descended.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1901 as a branch of the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo.