Namba Yasaka Jinja
Naniwa Ward, Sakai
Small shrine featuring a ritualistic performance stage in the shape of a lion's head.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.5) with the volume of 16,819 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.49 (out of 5).
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Opening hours
● Closed now- Monday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Tuesday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Wednesday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Thursday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Friday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Saturday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
- Sunday: 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Approximate location
Address: 2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0016, Japan
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Pure Experience· 3 months ago
At Namba Yasaka Shrine, visitors can admire the famous giant lion-head stage, take unique photos, pray for good fortune, write wishes on traditional wooden ema plaques, purchase lucky charms, and enjoy a peaceful break from the busy stre…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Arnaud Vale· a month ago
A relatively small temple complex in Namba, but an absolute must-see if you're in the area. The main attraction is obviously the massive lion-head-shaped building: impressive and imposing, yet fitting naturally into the space without fee…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Damla Bahar· a month ago
It was an interesting shrine to visit. The shrine itself is beautiful, well maintained, and has a peaceful atmosphere despite the crowds. The only downside was how busy it was. There were so many people that it felt more like a tourist…
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