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大阪府
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
大阪府
The head shrine of Ebisu worship in Japan's merchant capital, drawing about one million visitors for its January Toka Ebisu festival
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600
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5 min walk from Ebisucho Station, about 25 min from Shin-Osaka Station
1-6-10 Ebisunishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
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Shrine
Founded 600
1426 years
Enshrined Deity
事代主大神（恵比須様）、天照皇大神、素戔嗚尊
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Overview
A shrine in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, enshrining Ebisu, the deity of commerce and good fortune. Founded around 600 CE, it is considered a head shrine for Ebisu worship in Japan. Its 'Toka Ebisu' festival in January draws approximately one million visitors.
Origins
Traditionally founded around 600 CE in the era of Prince Shotoku. Enshrining Ebisu, the deity of commercial prosperity, it is one of Osaka's most representative shrines, drawing approximately one million visitors each January for the Toka Ebisu festival.
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Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "事代主大神（恵比須様）、天照皇大神、素戔嗚尊"
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Hours
Gates open 6:00-17:00 (south gate until 22:00). Amulet office 9:00-17:00. Prayer reception 9:30-16:30.
Admission
Free to enter and worship.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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