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Ikukunitama Shrine

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生國魂神社

Osaka's ancient Ikukunitama Shrine, known as Naniwa no Oyashiro, offers unique architecture and a lively summer festival.

Ikukunitama Shrine
Utagawa Kunikazu CC BY 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Ancient Shikinaisha shrine, also called Naniwa no Oyashiro.
  • Dedicated to Ikushima no Kami and Tarushima no Kami, gods of the land.
  • Relocated from Osaka Castle site during its construction.

What to see

  • Main hall preserves the Momoyama period Ikutama-zukuri architectural style.

When to go

  • Ikukunitama Festival held on July 11th and 12th.
  • One of Osaka's three major summer festivals.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府大阪市天王寺区生玉町13-9 Open in Google Maps

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