Sub-shrines of Osaka Castle Toyokuni Shrine! Wakanaga Shrine / Shiratama Shrine / Tanabata Shrine / Tamaharu Shrine / Tamashige Shrine

There are several auxiliary shrines in one corner of Osaka Castle Toyokuni Shrine. All of these shrines were relocated and enshrined on land within Osaka Castle, which was deemed suitable.

[Name] Wakanaga Shrine

[Enshrined deity] Uka no Mitama no Kami
This Inari shrine was enshrined within the residence of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's official merchant, Yodoya, as a guardian deity to protect against fires.

[Name] Shiratama Shrine
[Deity] Uka no Mitama no Kami
[Benefits] Abundant harvest, prosperous business

[Name] Tanabata Shrine
[Deity] Wakahirume no Mikoto, Uka no Mitama no Kami
[Benefits] Good match, safe childbirth, improvement in the arts
There is a small path called Sasa no Komichi where you can see Tanabata decorations all year round.

[Name] Tamaharu Shrine, Tamashige Shrine
[Deity] Uka no Mitama no Kami
[Benefits] Abundant harvest, prosperous business

[Name] Osakajo Toyokuni Shrine
[Location] 2-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
[Access]
Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line
"Tanimachi 4-chome Station" Approx. 13 minutes walk from Exit 1-B
"Tenmabashi Station" Approx. 15 minutes walk from Exit 3
Osaka Metro Chuo Line
"Tanimachi 4-chome Station" Approx. 13 minutes walk from Exit 9
"Morinomiya Station" Approx. 13 minutes walk from Exit 9, Approx. 15 minutes walk from Exit 3-B
Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line
"Morinomiya Station" Approximately 13 minutes walk from Exit 3-B
JR Osaka Loop Line
Approx. 13 minutes walk from Morinomiya Station

Visit date: January 2024

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