Namba Yasaka Shrine: A spot in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, where the lion hall has become a hot topic in recent years│Osaka Japan

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Namba Yasaka Shrine, located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, attracts visitors with its stately appearance and unique charm.

In recent years, this shrine has also become famous for its enshrined giant lion, known as the Shishiden (lion hall), making it a popular sightseeing spot for tourists from all over the world.

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Overview and Features of Namba Yasaka Shrine

Namba Yasaka Shrine is a shrine located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, and is loved by many people for its presence and historical background.

In general, it is sometimes written as “Namba Yasaka Shrine”, but the correct notation is “Namba Yasaka Shrine”.

Especially in recent years, a large lion known as the “Shishiden” has been enshrined here, attracting tourists with its unique charm.

This shrine is a very popular spot not only for tourists from Japan, but also for tourists from abroad.

History

The historical background is also interesting, and it is said that the origin of Namba Yasaka Shrine was the appearance of Gozu Tenno when an epidemic spread throughout the area during the reign of Emperor Nintoku.

Since then, it has established itself as the local deity of the region as “Namba Shimogu” and has attracted the faith of many people.

Despite being affected by the separation of Shintoism and Buddhism following the Meiji Restoration, this shrine has maintained its status as a local shrine and continues to carve out its history.

Shishiden

One of the characteristic elements of Namba Yasaka Shrine is the “Shishiden”.

The lion hall is a stage that imitates the head of a large lion, and its presence is worth seeing.

This stage is known as the place where Susanoo no Mikoto’s soul is enshrined, creating a mystical atmosphere.

The lion hall is also of great interest to foreign tourists, and visitors from all over the world enjoy its mystique.

Basic information about “Namba Yasaka Shrine”

Name	Namba Yasaka Shrine ■Location 　2-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, 　Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture ■Inquiries 　Tel:066-641-1149 ■Parking 　None ■Website 　https://nambayasaka.jp/
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Access	■ Train About 6 minutes from Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Yotsubashi Line Namba Station Approximately 7 minutes from Daikokucho Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line/Yotsubashi Line About 6 minutes from Nankai Namba Station ■ car Immediately west of Route 26 Motomachi 3-chome North