Ōe Shrine

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大江神社

Ōe Shrine is an ancient Osaka shrine with unique tiger statues, founded by Prince Shotoku.

What it is

Founded by Prince Shotoku.
One of the Shitennoji Seven Shrines.
Formerly called 'Inui no Yashiro'.
Enshrines Toyouke-Ōkami and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

What to see

A pair of tiger statues.
The main shrine, rebuilt in 1963.

Getting there

3-minute walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Address: 大阪府大阪市天王寺区夕陽丘町5-40
Area: Yuhigaoka-chō, Osaka
Official site: www.ooejinja.net
Getting there: Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station — about 5 min on foot (0.3 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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