Located in Osaka's Kita-ku district, Eighteen-Step Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of good fortune, prosperity, and longevity. The shrine's name 'Hachijima-jinja' literally means 'Eighteen-Step Shrine', referring to the number of stone steps leading up to the main hall. According to legend, the shrine was built by a samurai who wanted to ensure his family's success in battle.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 34.6899928, 135.5518757
Visitor tip
To receive good luck, visitors should tie a pink ribbon to the shrine's main gate and make a wish. The tradition is believed to have originated from the shrine's association with the god of love, Hachiman.
Cultural notes
Eighteen-Step Shrine is famous for its unique architecture, which features eighteen stone steps leading up to the main hall. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May, where visitors can enjoy traditional dances and food stalls. In Shinto mythology, Eighteen-Step Shrine is connected to the god of good fortune and prosperity, who is believed to watch over travelers.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867),