Sumiyoshi Taisha

#japantrip Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. The shrine has its unique architectural style, characterized by a purely Japanese design that predates the influence of Buddhist architecture. It is surrounded by a beautiful natural setting, with ponds, gardens, and old pine trees. Sumiyoshi Taisha is not only a place of worship and also a center of cultural and community activities. Address: 2 Chome-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045, Japan Opening Hours: 6.30am - 5pm