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Otori Taisha Shrine
This is the Ichinomiya Shrine of Izumi Province, dedicated to the enshrined deities Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and Otori no Muraji Oyagami. Its auxiliary shrines are Otori Minamihi Shrine, Otori Kitahama Shrine, Otori Hagoromohama Shrine, and Otori Ise Shrine, and its subordinate shrine is a four-shrine combined shrine. The shrine is a Myoshin Taisha listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (list of Shinto shrines), and is particularly known as a shrine for praying for disaster prevention and rain, attracting worshippers from all over the country. The main shrine is Otori-zukuri, a unique style of gabled roof and front entrance hall second only to Taisha-zukuri. It is believed to bring good luck, good fortune, protection from evil, and traffic safety.
Basic information
■Major Festivals
Third Saturday of April: Flower Picking Festival, August 13th: Regular Festival,
The day after the first Friday of October: Minamihisha Shrine Festival (entering the floats into the shrine), November 23rd: Niiname-sai Festival,
June 30th and December 31st: Great Purification Ceremony, 1st and 15th of each month: Monthly Festival
■Prayer
Prayer time: 9:00~16:30 (reception until 16:00)
・First shrine visit and family safety...10,000 yen
・Car purification...8,000 yen
・Prayers for protection from misfortune, safe childbirth, Shichi-Go-San visit, victory prayers, passing exams, wish fulfillment, etc.: 7,000 yen
■ Awards
Foresight charms, victory charms, budding oval coins, Jingu Taima, Taisha Taima, etc.
■ Red seal
Otori's Four Seasons, Special Limited Edition Red Stamps, etc.
■Sacred lottery
Fortunes that can see into the future (winning fortunes), Kotodama fortunes, etc.
| Event period and date | All year round |
|---|---|
| Business hours and holidays | [April to September] 5:30 to 18:00 [October to March] 6:00 to 18:00 *See above for prayers |
| Contact Us | Otori Shrine 072-262-0040 |
| Official website | https://www.ootoritaisha.jp/ |
| Address | 1-1-2 Otorikitacho, Nishi-ku, Sakai City |
| Access |
Go down the stairs at the west exit of Otori Station on the JR Hanwa Line, go straight, turn left at the end and walk for 5 minutes |
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