【Osaka Namba Yasaka Shrine】 A power spot to "ward off evil & gain victory luck" through the lion's mouth!

😃【Osaka Namba Yasaka Shrine】
A power spot to "ward off evil & gain victory luck" through the lion's mouth!

Yasaka Shrine quietly stands in the heart of Namba. What catches the eye is the huge lion hall (Shishiden) at the shrine’s entrance. It is said that waving your hand or taking photos facing the impressive lion’s mouth, which is 12m tall and 11m wide, "swallows bad luck and invites victory luck" .

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🏯 Highlights

・Lion Hall: Perfect for Instagram! Stand inside the mouth like a viewing stage and take commemorative photos
・Deities: Enshrining Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto, and Yatsuhashira-no-Miko, offering protection from evil, epidemic dispersal, and matchmaking blessings
・Traditional Events: Experience the atmosphere of Osaka festivals with the tug-of-war ritual on the third Sunday of January and the boat procession in July

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🚉 Access

・8-10 minutes on foot from Namba Station and Daikokucho Station on various lines
・Free parking available on the shrine grounds (10 spaces, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

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⌚️ Opening Hours & Free Admission

・9:00 AM to 4:50 PM (night events feature illumination)
・Admission: Free. Easy to stop by with free worship and photography

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📸 Travel Tips
• Visit early morning to late morning for the best light and fewer crowds, perfect for taking your time with photos
• The area in front of the Lion Hall is a popular power spot. Join your hands or take photos to invite "victory luck"
• After worship, enjoy food walks and strolls at Kuromon Market and Dotonbori. A day packed with the essence of Osaka is guaranteed!

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Namba and encounter a uniquely Osaka shrine experience.
Passing through the lion hall’s mouth to receive "new energy" is perfect for creating a memorable journey 🦁✨

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