Sumiyoshi-taisha is the largest Shinto shrine in Osaka and is a popular and very peaceful place to visit.
Although the shrine is out of reach of the subway and relatively far from the city centre, we definitely recommend a visit. The grounds are small and the entire shrine tour will take you about 20-30 minutes.
Among the locals, the shrine is known as Sumiyossan.
Sumiyoshi-taisha in Osaka is the main one of all the 2,000 sumiyoshi shrines in Japan and is known for its unique architectural style.
The complex has four main buildings, which are accessed by a red pedestrian bridge, very popular with tourists, over a small lake in front of the main entrance.
Entrance fees and opening hours
The Sumiyoshi-taisha grounds are open to the public daily from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Admission is free.
Official website: sumiyoshitaisha.net
How to get there
The shrine is located in the south of Osaka, and although it is not easily accessible by subway, it is very easy to get here by public transport.
- The Nankai Line train - Sumiyhoshitasha station about 100 meters from the shrine
- Direction Namba, Wakayama
- When travelling from Namba station, board the local trains in the direction of Wakayama (frequency approx. 13 minutes)
- No JR Pass or all-day subway ticket valid here
- Hankai Tram - stop Sumiyoshitoriimae about 50 meters from the shrine
- Direction Tennoji and Ebisucho ( Shinsekai district)
- No JR Pass or all-day subway ticket valid here
- Bus - the bus stop is about 700 meters south on Nagai-Kouen Main Street
- Line 4 towards Suminoeken (blue line) or Nagai (red line) subway station, Nagai Botanical Garden
- Frequency 20-30 minutes
- All-day subway ticket valid here
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