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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of the 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines across the country, and is revered as the Ichinomiya of Settsu Province, attracting over 2 million pilgrims at the beginning of the year. The shrine grounds, surrounded by greenery, are home to four main halls designated as national treasures and showcasing ancient architectural styles, as well as the arched bridge (Torihashi) that is the symbol of Sumiyoshi, numerous cultural assets, and a sacred tree that is over 1,000 years old, making it a historic shrine with a long history.

Barrier-free
Toilet *1 can be
Nursing room *2 available
No touchable exhibits
Braille
No voice guidance
Multilingual information available *3
Rest space *4 available
No wheelchairs available for rental
Priority parking spaces available *5
No discount for people with disabilities

*1: There are three locations in total: one in the south parking lot, one at the north vehicle entrance gate, and one on the grounds (inside the Kagura Hall).
*2: There are two rooms in the Kagura Hall, which is used for prayers. The women's changing room in Kisshoden can be used as a nursing room. *Please ask a staff member for either option.
*3: Information is available in Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese on the website only.
*4: If you are not feeling well, please let a staff member know.
*5: South side parking lot

Wheelchair users: [For those arriving by car]
You can go from the south parking lot to the temple grounds via a slope and other access without any steps (paved road).
If you use the parking lot on the north side, you can enter the temple grounds from the slope next to the prayer hall (partly gravel-covered).
[If coming by train] *We recommend Nankai "Sumiyoshi Taisha Station"
Use the elevator inside the station to reach the Otorii gate in a straight line (about 3 to 5 minutes).

Facility information

Nearest station: Nankai Railway
・3 minutes walk east from Sumiyoshi-Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line
・5 minutes walk west from Sumiyoshi-Higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line
Hankai Electric Tramway
A short walk from Sumiyoshi-toriimae Station on the Hankai Line
*This is a streetcar.
Business hours: Opening time
・6:00 AM (April to September)
・6:30 AM (October to March) *Opens at 6:00 AM on the first day of each month and on the first day of the month
Closing time
・Outer Gate 4:00 PM
・Okakiuchi 5:00 PM (all year round)

TEL: 06-6672-0753
FAX: 06-6672-0110

Closed days: Open year-round
Facility usage fee: Admission fee

URL: https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/

Address: 〒558-0045
2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Google Maps

Entrances and exits/pathways

1 entrance/exit

Door type: None
Reception: None
2 aisles

Pathway width: The path to the temple grounds from the south parking lot is wide enough.
The slope on the north side (next to the prayer area) is wide enough for one wheelchair to pass through.
Access: There are ramps leading from the north and south parking lots to the temple grounds. There is also a ramp at the entrance for prayers.
It's a little steep, so please ask someone to help you or ask a member of staff for assistance.

toilet

1 South Parking Area

There are three locations in total: one in the south parking lot, one near the north vehicle entrance, and one in the temple grounds (Kagura Hall).
Ostomate facilities: None
Multipurpose seat: None
Baby chair: No
Diaper changing table: None
Door type: 102cm sliding door
Backrest: None
Warm water washing toilet seat: No
Direction of L-shaped handrail when seated: Right side
Type of movable handrail: U-shaped, movable left and right
Curtains: None
2 Near the north entrance

There are three locations in total: one in the south parking lot, one near the north vehicle entrance, and one in the temple grounds (Kagura Hall).
Ostomate facilities: None
Multipurpose seat: None
Baby chair: No
Diaper changing table: available
Door type: 102cm sliding door
Backrest: None
Warm water washing toilet seat: Yes
Direction of L-shaped handrail when seated: left side
Type of movable handrail: U-shaped, movable left and right
Curtains: None
3 Kagura Hall

There are three locations in total: one in the south parking lot, one near the north vehicle entrance, and one in the temple grounds (Kagura Hall).
Ostomate facilities: None
Multipurpose seat: None
Baby chair: No
Diaper changing table: available
Door type: 102cm sliding door
Backrest: None
Warm water washing toilet seat: Yes
Direction of L-shaped handrail when seated: Right side
Type of movable handrail: U-shaped, pull-up
Curtains: None

Nursing room

1. Women's changing room in Kisshoden

There are two locations in the Kagura Hall, which is used for prayers.
The women's changing room in Kisshoden can be used as a nursing room.
*Please ask a member of staff for either option.

Rest area

1Inside the prayer building

Customers who come to pray can rest in any available space within the building.
If you are not feeling well, please let a staff member know.