Hattori Tenjin-gū

What it is

• A shrine in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
• Known as the "god of feet" in Kansai.
• Dedicated to Sukunahikona no Mikoto and Sugawara no Michizane.
• Sugawara no Michizane was enshrined after his death.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1827.
• Zori-do hall with dedicated sandals, shoes, and canes.
• Three Sanga (mathematical tablets) designated by Toyonaka City.
• Fujiwara no Uona's grave is on the grounds.

When to go

• Toyonaka Ebisu Festival from January 9th to 11th.
• Ashi no Shugo Kigan Taisai on August 25th.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Hattori Tenjin Station.
• Hattori Tenjin Station is on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.