Namba Yasaka Jinja

Name: Namba Yasaka Jinja
Address: Naniwa, Osaka, 556-0016, JP
Telephone: +81666411149
Price range: Free

Also called Namba Yasaka

Naniwa, Osaka Prefecture

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Namba Yasaka is a well-known Osaka shrine in the Namba area, famous for its giant lion-head stage that is said to swallow evil spirits and bring good luck. Rebuilt after wartime destruction, it remains a distinctive local landmark near Namba and Daikokucho stations.

Namba Yasaka Shrine is best known for its 12-metre lion-head stage, a striking postwar landmark tied to the shrine’s role as a guardian of the Namba area.

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