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住吉大神宮

Osaka

Residence of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, the Shinto deity of prosperity and good fortune. Located in Osaka, the city believed to be the residence of the god Susanoo no Okami. The shrine is renowned for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Japan.

Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Susanoo no Okami
Kami enshrined
Amaterasu, Susanoo no Okami
Coordinates
34.4680513, 135.3616801

Visitor tip

Visit the shrine during the summer solstice festival (Tanabata) to witness the beautiful garden lit up with thousands of twinkling lights.

Cultural notes

The shrine is dedicated to the enshrined deity Susanoo no Okami, a kami associated with storms and fertility. The site is also significant in Shinto mythology as the location where Amaterasu descended from heaven to earth.

Historical note

Built in 1689 by the Ikeda family, who served as daimyos of the Kishiwada region.

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