Sukunahikona Shrine

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-mikoto and Shinno Entei.
• Founded in 1780 by medicine wholesalers.
• Known as the patron shrine of medicine in Osaka.

What to see

• Main, offering, and worship halls are cultural properties.
• These three buildings were rebuilt in 1910.
• Shrine office was built in October 1980.
• Kusuri no Doshomachi Museum is on the grounds.
• Famous 'Hariko no Tora' (paper mache tiger) amulet.

When to go

• Shinno Festival is held on November 22nd and 23rd.
• Festival is known as Osaka's 'ending festival'.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Kitahama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.