Japan Trip: Sumiyoshi Taisha numerous visitors on New Year’s Day, Osaka
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Osaka’s Sumiyoshi Taisha, “Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine”is one of Japan’s oldest shrines. It was founded in the 3rd century before Buddhism was introduced. It features a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri, that has no influence from the Asian mainland. There are only two other shrines that are considered to have pure Japanese architecture styles: Shinmei-zukuri as in the Ise Shrines and Taisha-zukuri as in Izumo Taisha.
Sumiyoshi-zukuri is characterized by straight roofs, which are decorated by two sets of forked finials, or “chigi,” and five horizontal billets, or “katsuogi,” as opposed to the curved roofs commonly applied in later centuries. Furthermore, buildings built in Sumiyoshi-zukuri style have their entrance under the gable and are surrounded by a fence.
Sumiyoshi Taisha is the main and most famous among over two thousand Sumiyoshi shrines that are found across Japan. Sumiyoshi shrines enshrine the kami (Shinto gods) who is said to protect travelers, fishermen and sailors at sea. Therefore, shrines are usually located close to harbors.
Hours: 6:00 to 17:00 (open at 6:30 October through March)
Closed: Open all year round
Admission: Free
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