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Ikasuri Shrine
大阪府
The Ichinomiya of Settsu Province, said to date from Empress Jingu — guardian of Osaka Semba and the legendary origin of the Watanabe surname
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An Engishiki major shrine said to originate from the era of Empress Jingu, serving as Ichinomiya of Settsu Province and reputed birthplace of the Watanabe family name. Relocated to Semba during Hideyoshi's construction of Osaka Castle. Long the guardian deity of Osaka's textile district, it is still visited by business professionals praying for success. Has watched over the commercial city of Osak…
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Origins trace to the enshrining of the Ikasuri deities upon the return of Empress Jingu. Listed as a major shrine in the Engishiki and the Ichinomiya of Settsu Province. Originally located at Watanabe, it was relocated to its present site during the Tensho era when Toyotomi Hideyoshi built Osaka Cas…
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Ikasuri Shrine, an Engishiki Myojin Taisha, is said to have been relocated to its present site during the Tensho era in connection with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's construction of Osaka Castle.
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Grounds: weekdays 7:30-17:30, weekends/holidays 7:30-17:00, open year-round.
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Free admission
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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