Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

住吉大社

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of about 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan. It has long been worshipped for safe sea travel and for the arts and culture. Its main building is the only National Treasure building in Osaka City. The arched Sorihashi bridge over the pond is the symbol of the shrine, and the 100,000 m² grounds have 600 stone lanterns and a 1,000-year-old camphor tree.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: 6:00–17:00; from 6:30 between October and March. The gift center opens at 8:30.
Closed: Open daily.
Getting there: A short walk from Hankai Sumiyoshi-toriimae Station; a 3-minute walk from Nankai Sumiyoshi-taisha Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

On the first day of each month, the shrine is crowded with many worshippers.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The shrine is crowded with worshippers on the first day of each month, so other days are calmer for sightseeing.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Osaka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.