Takeda no Okuninushi Taisha is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the kami Takeda no Okuninushi, a regional deity associated with prosperity and good fortune. The shrine complex features a traditional Japanese garden and a five-story pagoda. Visitors can purchase sacred goods at the shrine's shops or participate in festivals such as the Hozu Matsuri.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takeda no Okuninushi
- Kami enshrined
- Takeda no Okuninushi
- Coordinates
- 34.7151999, 135.4251534
Visitor tip
Try some of the local specialties, such as kushikatsu or takoyaki, at one of the food stalls in front of the shrine before visiting the inner shrines.
Cultural notes
As a major center for the worship of Takeda no Okuninushi, the shrine is believed to have protective powers against illness and evil spirits. The annual Hozu Matsuri festival celebrates the kami's influence over the region's rivers and waterways.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) on the site of an ancient temple, the shrine has been rebuilt several times due to fires and natural disasters.