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Izumianashi Shrine

One of the five Izumi Go-sha shrines listed in the Engishiki, a set of ancient Japanese governmental statutes, and the second highest ranked shrine in the Senshu area.

One of the five Izumi Go-sha shrines listed in the Engishiki, a set of ancient Japanese governmental statutes, and the second highest ranked shrine in the Senshu area. The shrine is dedicated to a married couple, the deities of farming and weaving. Agriculture and weaving still flourish in the region. The shrine is also known for an incantation to rid children of worms. Built by Hideyori Toyotomi, the main building is known for its unique Hiyoku-zukuri architectural style, and is a national designated important cultural property. Its associated shrines, Kasuga-sha and Sumiyoshi-sha are each nationally designated important cultural properties.There are more than a dozen camphor trees on the shrine grounds said to be roughly 800 years old that have also been designated protected national monuments by the city. Large numbers of wild birds and insects can be observed in Izumianashi Shrine Forest, which has been designated one of Osaka's "100 Selections of Osaka Green." The Izumianashi Danjiri Festival is held annually in October.

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