🇯🇵Osaka-Namba Yasaka Shrine

feature:
Lion Hall: The huge 12-meter-tall lion head symbolizes swallowing up bad luck and bringing good luck.
Mamoru: including limited edition lion head mamoru, as well as cute styles such as primary school bag mamoru.
Goshuin: A seal commemorating a visit to the shrine. The design of Namba Yasaka Shrine’s goshuin is based on the Lion Hall.
Events and Festivals

Tsunahiki Shinji Festival: Held on the third Sunday of January every year.
Funatomi: Held every July 13th and 14th, including lion dance and other performances.
Recommended surrounding attractions

Kuromon Market: Taste Osaka’s authentic food.
Dotonbori: Lively business district with many dining and shopping options.
Shinsaibashi: A fashionable shopping area suitable for shopping and souvenir shopping.
Things to note

Before worshiping, you can wash your hands and rinse your mouth at the hand wash house.
There is a donation box inside the shrine where you can donate whatever amount you want.
When taking photos, please respect the worshipers and do not disturb others.
In the ema area inside the shrine, you can buy ema and write your wishes on them.
Conclusion

Namba Yasaka Shrine is a popular attraction in Osaka, attracting tourists with its unique lion head shape and rich historical and cultural background. This is not only a holy place to worship and pray, but also a good place to experience Japanese shrine culture. Whether it’s to take photos or to have a deeper understanding of Japanese religious beliefs, Namba Yasaka Shrine is worth adding to your Osaka travel itinerary.

Transportation

Nankai Electric Railway Namba Station: About 5 minutes on foot
Subway Midosuji Line or Yotsubashi Line Daikokucho Station: about 6-7 minutes on foot
Opening hours

⏰09:00~17:00

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