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.