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大阪府
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Oe Shrine
大阪府
One of the Seven Guardian Shrines of Shitennoji, founded by Prince Shotoku — guarded by rare stone tigers and cherished as the sacred ground where Hanshin Tigers fans pray for victory
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593
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3 min walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station
5-40 Yuhigaoka-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
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Shrine
Founded 593
1433 years
Enshrined Deity
豊受大神
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素盞嗚尊
欽明天皇
大己貴命
少彦名命
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Overview
An ancient shrine in Yuhigaoka-cho, Tennoji Ward, traditionally counted as one of the Shitennoji Shichimiya (Seven Guardian Shrines of Shitennoji Temple) founded by Prince Shotoku. Enshrines five deities including Toyouke-no-Okami, Susanoo, Emperor Kinmei, Onamuchi, and Sukunahikona. Famous for its rare tiger-form komainu guardians instead of typical lion-dogs — the right-hand (a-form) dates back …
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Origins
According to tradition, founded around 593 by Prince Shotoku as one of the Shitennoji Shichimiya (Seven Guardian Shrines) protecting his newly built Shitennoji Temple. Known as the 'Lower Shrine' paired with the 'Upper Shrine' since medieval times. Most of the buildings were destroyed in the March 1…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "豊受大神・素盞嗚尊・欽明天皇・大己貴命・少彦名命"

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Prince Shotoku
Saint of the Seventeen-Article Constitution
Age 19 at founding
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An ancient shrine in Yuhigaoka-cho, Tennoji Ward, traditionally counted as one of the Shitennoji Shichimiya (Seven Guardian Shrines of Shitennoji Temple) founded by Prince Shotoku.
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