#Namba Yasaka Jinja Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Address:
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 6:00-17:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hour
Phone:
+81 6-6641-1149
Bad luck, go away, good luck, come quickly! This shrine in Osaka is so eye-catching!
Namba Yasaka Shrine is indeed a popular spot in Osaka. There were not many people along the way, but the entrance was crowded. If time permits, be sure to check in!
The lion's den with its mouth wide open is very eye-catching, you can see it as soon as you enter! The lion's den with its mouth open is a stage for performing Kagura dance. The mouth is the stage, the eyes are the lights, and the nose is the loudspeaker📢
It is said that standing in front of the lion's den can absorb bad luck and bring good luck! I hope it's really like this The blessing object is a carp, and I also saw many handwritten blessings, hoping for world peace and no disasters!
🦁️Namba Yasaka Shrine⛩️
Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Naniwa-ku, Motomachi 2-chome 9-19
9:00-17:00
🎫free
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Lion roars in the temple 🦁🛕😱
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If you are visiting to Osaka and plan to include 1 temple in your itinerary only, Namba Yasaka shrine must be the one for you as the The lion head-shaped temple will get you a super instagrammable picture!!
🚞How to get there:
- Take the train to namba station (1 station away from shinsaibashi station) and walk for lesser than 10 minutes.
💰Admission fee:
- FREE
⏰Opening hours:
- 9 am to 5 pm daily
In 2024, I wish to travel to Perth and hope the dream would come true ❤️❤️
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
Namba Yasaka Shrine is a prominent Shinto shrine located in the Namba district of Osaka, Japan. Known for its vibrant festivals and historical significance, the shrine attracts visitors from around the world.
The shrine is dedicated to Susano-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and seas. It is believed to bring good fortune, protection, and prosperity to its worshippers. The striking architecture of the shrine, with its colorful decorations and intricate details, reflects the traditional Japanese design.
One of the notable features of Namba Yasaka Shrine is the towering lion-shaped deity mask known as Lion Yakushi. This mask, along with the impressive torii gate and other symbolic structures, adds to the shrine's charm and grandeur.
The shrine is often bustling with activity during festivals, especially the lively "Namba Hachinichi Festival" held on January 14th of each year. Visitors can witness energetic processions, traditional dances, and religious ceremonies during these festive occasions.
If you're in Osaka and want to explore this cultural gem, you can find Namba Yasaka Shrine at the following address:
⭕️ 2-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan.
Visiting Namba Yasaka Shrine offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich history and spiritual traditions of Japan while marveling at its stunning architecture.
berr.niceee
Namba Yasaka Jinja
A shrine has been called "Namba Shimomiya" since ancient times and was the god of birth in the Nanba area. It was known to the public as an old shrine that enshrined Gion Gyu no Tenno from the time of Emperor Gosanjo's Enkyu (1069 to 1073). Originally, it was a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism, but after the Meiji Restoration, the temple was abolished due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, and it became a gosha shrine in 1872. The current main hall was completed in May 1974. It is said that the Tsusuraki Shinto ritual held on the third Sunday of January every year was based on the historical fact that the enshrined deity of, Susano no Omi no Mikoto, extered the Yamata noorochi, and removed the hardships of the people. It is also introduced in Settsu Meisho Zue" and "Settsu Meisho Zukai Taisei". In 2001, it was designated as the first intangible folk cultural property in Osaka City.
Address: 2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
Address: 2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
Do not be afraid as this is just a shrine of a lion’s head. It is a small shrine in the neighbourhood and there is no crowd here. It is definitely worth a visit to this special shrine as you do not get to see a shrine decorated in the form of a lion. The locals call this a secret shrine and it is only about an eight minute walk from a busy subway station. The symbolic meaning behind the lion is that his wide open mouth will take in all the bad stuff and only has good luck around everyone. Buy some charms for good luck!
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While the Namba area is known for many things; eating, drinking, shopping and karaoke to name a few shrines and temples aren’t exactly at the top of the list. However, explore just a bit beyond the noise and neon and you’ll discover something that’s dazzling in an altogether different way. Namba Yasaka is famous for its lion-shaped stage, which stands out as a unique piece of architecture, especially compared with the austere temple beside it. It’s not hard to draw a parallel with Osaka’s kaleidoscopic mix of traditional, retro, modern and futuristic, distilled at this secret shrine smack in the center of the city’s bawdiest entertainment district.
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
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Namba Yasaka Shrine is a shinto shrine, located in Osaka, Japan. It just takes 8-minute walk from busy Nankai Station and 5-minute walk from the popular shopping complex Namba Parks. Namba Yasaka Shrine is known for its distinctive lion-shaped guardian statues, called "shishi," which are positioned at the entrance to the shrine's main hall. These statues are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the shrine and its visitors.
Address: 2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
Opening Hours: 6am - 5pm
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Not your usual looking Shrine
Recently got famous on the grams, so we visited during our trip to Osaka. Multiple group of tourists were there even at 8am. But everyone is so nice to be lining up for the best picture spot.
Location of shrine is near to Osaka-Namba Station, just a couple minutes of walking distance from it. The shrine is surrounded by tall residential buildings, don't panick thinking it is weird (because we did). For those interested the shrine is - Namba Yasaka Shrine (couldnt get the location added so adding it here!)
For solo traveller, fret no, other tourists are willing to help you with the photos, just need to help them back ik exchange!
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Gemmie.C
🦁 Lion Roar in Temple
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This temple is located strategically in the middle of residential area, giving the surrounding residence a peace of mind that the temple is there to protect them.
We arrived at this temple around mid noon time but weather was not pleasant, but we quickly snap a couple nice photos before the rain comes.
Also noticed that people starting walking in after we arrived, everyone was rushing to take photo and luckily every corner allow us to take beautiful photos!
Psst! The entrance is free!
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Namba Shrine
A short walk to Namba Shrine from metro station
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Namba Yasaka, a kawaii shrine with a celestial ceiling
♻️♻️Namba Yasaka Shrine⛩️⛩️⛩️, affectionately known by locals as 'Namba no Shita no Miya', has an ancient history that is difficult to trace. The earliest recorded history dates back to the era of Emperor Nintoku, which means it has a history of nearly a thousand years.
♻️♻️Legend has it that around the 5th century, an epidemic broke out in Osaka. The divine lion killed the disease-spreading Yamata no Orochi, a serpent with eight heads and eight tails🐍🐍🐍, protecting the local people. Since then, the deity has been enshrined here to guard Namba, and this ancient shrine has been regarded as the guardian shrine of the area. After the Meiji Restoration and the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, the shrine was abandoned for a while. The current main shrine building was reconstructed in 1974.
♻️♻️The iconic structure here is the lion hall with a kawaii ceiling design🦁🦁🦁. It is said that if you stand in front of this lion, its wide-open mouth will suck away all your misfortune, pain, and obstacles, leaving you with good luck, happiness, and satisfaction.
♻️♻️In fact, the lion hall is a stage for festival performances, with the open mouth serving as the stage, the eyes as lights, and the nose as a loudspeaker📣📣📣.
♻️♻️The koi fish-shaped amulets🐟🐟🐟 are a specialty here, and the fortune-telling is said to be very accurate. Many who draw good fortunes will also write on ema (votive tablets) and hang them along with their drawn fortunes on a rack, praying for their wishes to come true🙏🙏🙏. Bad fortunes are tied to a designated rope, symbolizing leaving the bad luck behind and not being affected🎋🎋🎋.
🚊🚊Transportation: Get off at Daikokucho Station on the subway, and it's a 15-minute walk👣👣👣
🕰️🕰️Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00⏱️⏱️⏱️
💰💰Admission: Free🆓🆓🆓
📍📍Tip: Famous attractions such as Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, and Universal Studios are nearby, making it convenient to visit them all in one trip👌👌👌
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Osaka | The popular Namba Yasaka Shrine
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Don't miss this charming shrine when you visit Osaka.
The giant lion's mouth attracts a daily throng of visitors.
It is believed to devour evil spirits and bring good fortune❗️
If you wish to achieve success in studies and work,
why not take a stroll at the Namba Yasaka Shrine in Namba🚶
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Namba Yasaka Shrine, also known as Osaka Hachimangu,
has a long history, formerly known as Namba Shimogu.
As the local deity of the Namba area👑,
it enshrines the god of commerce and art, Yasaka.
In the 5th century, when epidemics were rampant,
the divine lion protected the people by eliminating the eight-headed, eight-legged serpent🐍
❤Lion Hall
The lion with bright, spirited eyes🦁
has a green face and sharp teeth to ward off all misfortune.
The hall is 12 meters tall,
with the mouth as the main hall✅, eyes as lamps✅, and the nose as a loudspeaker.
On special days, there are also rituals to worship the gods.
❤Main Hall
Four divine beasts🦁 guard the entrance.
🔸To ward off epidemics🔹To prosper in business🔸For marital harmony🔹For successful farming
🚌Located in Namba☑️, it's very accessible.
✅
Take the Midosuji Line to Namba Station.
Exit from Gate 32 and walk for 5 minutes🚶
✅
Take the city bus to Namba Yasaka Shrine Mae Station and walk for 2 minutes🚶
🕐Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫Admission is free
Lucy.Moore.54
Don’t skip this place when u at Namba Japan
One of the famous checkpoints for tourists to visit 📸
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Osaka, Japan | Namba Yasaka Shrine absorbs bad luck, a tour around Osaka
1️⃣Namba Station, Exit 5, 7 minutes walk guided by Google maps
2️⃣Many shrines in Japan are not big, this one is no exception, it's just a stone lion head, and a place where amulets are sold
3️⃣If you come to pray👋, remember to bring coins🪙, prepare more 100yen and 500yen
4️⃣Self-service purchase of small koi is said to attract marriage
5️⃣The big luck fan is also cute, also self-service purchase
6️⃣There are signs inside, if it's bad luck, tie it there and don't take it away, if it's good luck, take it away
7️⃣It is said that the big stone lion can absorb bad luck!! Hurry up! Absorb bad luck❗️❗️
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
#2024wish A visit to this shrine in the Namba area is pretty interesting. There are educational videos that teach you about the culture and customs, and you can take so many cool pictures. This place can get really crowded, especially on weekends and peak travel seasons, so I recommend going earlier in the morning to avoid the crowds so that you can get uninterrupted pictures.
I wish to go back here again in 2023
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
This shrine is famous for the lion-shaped guardian, which stands out as a unique piece of architecture. The lion’s head stage was built in 1975. It’s about 40 feet tall and 25 feet deep. The Japanese believed that the wide-opened mouth of the lion swallows up evil spirits of worshippers and calls for victory and success. Many people visit the shrine during exam time or the start and end of the financial year to hope for a better year. This shrine is approximately eight-minute walk from Nankai Station.
In 2024, I want to visit this place again.
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In the middle of all the tall buildings and hustle and bustle of this busy city of Osaka, one can find this unique shrine in downtown Osaka. This shrine is called Namba Yasaka Shrine and it is one famous spot amongst locals and visitors. Once you reached the entrance of namba Yasaka Shrine, you will be greeted by a Lion head and it is part of the architectural design of this holy place. This place is small but it is definitely still worth a visit as it is differnt from the other shrines. It is a peaceful place and a great short escape from the noisy streets of Osaka. Come by to visit if you're in the vicinity.
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Namba Yasaka: Osaka's Cultural Jewel
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Location:
Namba Yasaka Jinja 難波八阪神社
2 Chome-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
Namba Yasaka Shrine, or Namba Yasaka Jinja, is a Shinto shrine situated in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. Founded in the 16th century, it holds a rich history and cultural significance. The shrine is dedicated to Susano-no-mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms and sea. Originally located near the sea, it was later moved to its current position during land reclamation efforts. Namba Yasaka Jinja is renowned for its unique lion-shaped dance masks, called "raijo," used in festivals and performances to ward off evil spirits. The vibrant Namba Yasaka Matsuri, held annually, features these masks and lively processions through the streets of Osaka. The shrine's architecture, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant colors, adds to its allure. Amidst the urban landscape, Namba Yasaka Jinja stands as a cultural gem, preserving tradition while embracing the dynamic spirit of Osaka.
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Is this Osaka shrine named after eating Kawaii yogurt?
Japan has various kinds of shrines, and this shrine with a huge 🦁 shape gives a sense of breaking through the dimensional wall.
👉🏻Namba Hachimangu Shrine
⭕The shrine is hidden in the bustling downtown area of Osaka, but it has a quiet atmosphere, a peaceful oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle.
⭕A huge temple in the shape of a 🦁, with angry and round eyes, exudes dominance and cuteness at the same time. It is said that the big mouth with golden teeth can suck away misfortune and bring good luck.
⭕️The Lion Hall was built in 1974, 12 meters high and 7 meters wide. The lion's eyes have lights and the nose contains a sound system. The New Year's party performs Shinto music and Kendo here, and the summer festival includes lion dance and folk dance performances.
⭕The love carp here is particularly famous. In Japanese, "carp" and "love" have the same pronunciation, so carp has become a symbol of love. Many people come here specifically to seek marriage. In addition, there is also the "year of safety and success" that can be taken away. Whether it is for career or education, it is worth coming to pray.
📍Address: 2-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
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Best yakiniku in hidden Osaka
Address - Yakiniku Enari
Ambiance/Facilities - Great vibey ambiance and friendly owner
Highlights - Quality beef meats with excellent prices
Avg. Price per Person - ¥3,000
Rating - 5 Stars
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This is such a unique Shrine because of the ritualistic performance stage shaped like a lion's head. It has become another symbol of Osaka, because of this lion-shaped head. It is such a must-go place. Moreso, there are not so many people are there. It's quite and peaceful, not so many photobombers. Haha! Andmission is also free!
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