Namba Yasaka Jinja

Namba Yasaka Jinja is one of Osaka's representative shrines, famous for its massive lion-head shrine building. It enshrines Susanoo no Mikoto and has long been known for its benefits in warding off misfortune and preventing epidemics. The striking lion-head shrine building is loved by many as a symbol that wards off negative energy and invites good fortune. True to Osaka being a city of commerce, many visitors come to pray for business prosperity, making it a shrine brimming with spiritual power.