Sumiyoshi Taisha
In Japanese: 住吉大社
Head shrine of the Sumiyoshi shrines, about 2,300 across Japan. Its four National Treasure main halls stand in a row like a fleet of ships.
National Treasure (main halls)
Nearby
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory ≈ 25 min by car
- Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku Tower ≈ 30 min by car
- Former Sakai Lighthouse ≈ 30 min by car
- Shitennoji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Namba Yasaka Shrine ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 3 min walk from Sumiyoshitaisha Station (Nankai)
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Over 2 million visitors in the first three days of New Year
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info