難波神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Susanoo, known as Ōsōjin no Kami in Japanese. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the Koyasan style, with a wooden torii gate and a vermilion gate. The shrine complex also includes several smaller shrines enshrined to various kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo, Yamatotakeru
- Coordinates
- 34.6788167, 135.4999715
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening, when the sun is not directly overhead.
Cultural notes
Susanoo Ōsōjin no Kami is often associated with storms and fertility. The shrine hosts an annual festival to commemorate Susanoo's defeat of his brother, Yamatotakeru.
Historical note
The shrine was founded in 1610 during the Momotaro period, which marked the beginning of Osaka's rise as a major city.