What other travelers are saying about Sumiyoshi Taisha
This place never gets old. The shrine itself closes at 17:00 but the bridge is accessible 24/7. I recommend going in the evening because it's lit up and there are fewer people. Very peaceful and beautiful. One of my favorite spots in Osaka.
A very nice and peaceful retreat, in this crowded metropolis.
The sanctuary is immaculately peaceful, clean and preserved.
I appreciated very much the QR code with the explanations in English.
Strongly recommended 👌
April 11th, 2023:
Although it's farther then most of the main attractions in Osaka, I'm happy we came to visit this shrine. I mean it was built in the 2nd century, how can you not have a look. We enjoyed out walk through the shrine grounds and the bridge. If you have time, you should definitely check it out.
We went during a week day. I can imagine this place busy on weekends if an event or festival takes place.
Fun fact: This place is the head Sumiyoshi shrine among 2300 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. Shoutout Google!
A quiet and not crowded place away from the center of Osaka. If you have extra time on your itinerary, it is worth the visit (if you are into shrines)
Photos were taken at the end of September
This shrine is a little bit further away from the city centre. The red bridge was nice, but other than that not much that sets it apart from hundreds of other shrines. If you're in the area it's a nice quick 10-15 visit, but I would't travel all the way from the city centre to see it. Especially, if you've seen a lot of other shrines before.
