Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine)
すみよしたいしゃ
The head shrine of approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan. It is the first shrine of Settsu Province and is affectionately known as "Sumiyossan".
Overview
As the head shrine of approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, it holds the rank of Settsu Province no. 1. The enshrined deities (kami) are the Sumiyoshi San-shin (Sototsutsu-no-Mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-Mikoto, and Omotsutsu-no-Mikoto) and Empress Jingū. Since ancient times, it has gathered deep devotion as a deity of the sea, a deity of purification (harae), and a deity of waka poetry, attracting over 2 million visitors during the first shrine visit (hatsumōde) of the year. The four main halls built in the Sumiyoshi-zukuri style are all designated as National Treasures. The Taiko-bashi (sori-bridge) within the sacred grounds (shin-iki) is a symbol of Sumiyoshi.
Enshrined deity / legend
Sumiyoshi San-shin (Sototsutsu-no-Mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-Mikoto, and Omotsutsu-no-Mikoto) and Empress Jingū
Highlights
- ・Four main halls in the National Treasure Sumiyoshi-zukuri style
- ・Sori-bridge (Taiko-bashi)
- ・Godoriki-ishi (Five Power Stones)
- ・Sacred tree (goshinboku) over one thousand years old
Details may change. Please check official sources before visiting.