Sumiyoshi Taisha
住吉大社 · Shinto shrine
The shrine's own English site records that its four main sanctuaries were built in 1810 and are designated National Treasures.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs records the first of the four main halls as a National Treasure of the late Edo period.
Hours
The gate times below are the ones the shrine publishes itself. We have not found it publishing a charge to visit the grounds.
| Gates open, April to September | 6:00Sumiyoshi Taisha — access and gate times (official site) |
|---|---|
| Gates open, October to March | 6:30Sumiyoshi Taisha — access and gate times (official site) |
| Outer gates close | 16:00Sumiyoshi Taisha — access and gate times (official site) |
| Inner precinct closes | 17:00Sumiyoshi Taisha — access and gate times (official site) |
Admission
We have not confirmed a charge from this shrine's own pages. Check on the day, or on the official site listed below.
Getting there
- Sumiyoshitaisha Station on the Nankai Main Line — about 3 minutes on foot
- Sumiyoshi-higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line — about 5 minutes on foot
Sources
| History and background | Sumiyoshi Taisha — the shrine's own English site |
|---|---|
| What you can see | Agency for Cultural Affairs — Sumiyoshi Taisha first main hall (National Treasure) |
| Gates open, April to September, Gates open, October to March, Outer gates close, Inner precinct closes, Getting there | Sumiyoshi Taisha — access and gate times (official site) |
Information checked: September 13, 2026.