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Sumiyoshi Taisha 住吉大社
Sumiyoshi, Osaka · Open in Google Maps
Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head of the Sumiyoshi shrines, which worship the three Sumiyoshi gods of the sea along with Empress Jingū. It has long protected sailors and safe voyages.
What to look for
- The steep, arched Sorihashi bridge at the entrance is its most famous sight.
- The main halls are built in the Sumiyoshi style, one of the oldest forms of shrine architecture, and are National Treasures.
- The four halls are arranged in an unusual layout, three in a line and one beside them.
Enshrined kami
- Sokotsutsu-no-o 底筒男命
- Nakatsutsu-no-o 中筒男命
- Uwatsutsu-no-o 表筒男命
- Empress Jingū 息長足姫命
What people pray for here
Safe voyages and travel, success at work, and protection from misfortune.
Etiquette
The Sorihashi bridge is steep and can be slippery when wet; go slowly.
New to shrines? Read our short guide to shrine etiquette: purifying your hands, bowing and clapping, offerings, omamori and goshuin.