Located in the heart of Osaka, Tomiri-izumi-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fertility, Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a vermilion torii gate and a wooden main hall. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature a beautiful garden and several smaller shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Oyamatsumi, Takemikazuchi
- Coordinates
- 34.6126918, 135.5352113
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening.
Cultural notes
As an Inari Shrine, Tomiri-izumi-jinja is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that serve as prayer boxes for rice farmers. The shrine also hosts a traditional festival in May to celebrate the arrival of spring.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 1858 during the Meiji period.