How long should I plan to visit Shikitsumatsunomiya?

A typical visit to Shikitsumatsunomiya takes standard. This may vary depending on whether you want to explore the entire grounds, attend ceremonies, or collect goshuin.

Is Shikitsumatsunomiya wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Shikitsumatsunomiya is wheelchair accessible.

Is there an entrance fee for Shikitsumatsunomiya?

Entry to Shikitsumatsunomiya is free of charge.

Can I get a goshuin (temple stamp) at Shikitsumatsunomiya?

Yes, Shikitsumatsunomiya offers goshuin. Goshuin are typically available during regular visiting hours at the goshuin-jo (stamp office). Please bring your goshuincho (stamp book) or purchase one on site. The typical donation is ¥300-500 per goshuin.

Shikitsumatsunomiya Shrine (Osaka)

Name: Shikitsumatsunomiya
Address: Osaka, Osaka, 556-0015, JP
Telephone: +81666414353
Price range: Free

What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ōkuninushi Shrine, or Shikitsumatsunomiya Ōkuninushi Jinja, is a Shinto shrine in Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan. This small but significant neighborhood shrine is linked to local commerce, luck in money, and matchmaking. It is closely associated with the nearby Daikokuchō area, named after its deity.

Shinto Shrine Pilgrimage

Why you should go

1

This shrine is so famous that it named both a train station and neighborhood! The subsidiary Daikoku shrine became more popular than the main shrine, leading to the area being called "Daikoku-cho" (Big Fortune Town).

2

Though founded around 1,600 years ago by Empress Jingū, the now-famous Daikoku shrine wasn't added until 1744—a gap of over 1,600 years! Commerce-focused Osaka locals preferred the wealth god over the original storm deity.

3

The shrine features unique "komainu" guardian statues replaced by mice riding on rice bales, honoring the legend that mice once saved Daikoku (god of wealth) from danger, making them his sacred messengers.

4

The "takezeni" (seed money) charm is believed to multiply wealth when kept in your wallet, inspired by Daikoku's magical mallet that produces treasure. Visitors report lottery wins and unexpected income after purchasing it!

Goshuin

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This shrine offers 1 different goshuin designs

Regular

Enshrined Deities

The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place

Daikokuten

God of wealth

Buddhist

How do I visit?

Admission

Adult (18+)Free

Visit Duration

Standard (45-60 minutes)

Location

Getting There

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Daikokucho Station

大国町駅

2 min walk • 125mNearest

M09

Midosuji

Osaka metro•Subway•Exit 2

Y05

Yotsubashi

Osaka metro•Subway•Exit 2

Know before you go

Consider purchasing the Tanezeni (seed money) amulet to keep in your wallet, as this charm based on the lucky mallet legend is particularly popular among locals who report financial windfalls and lottery wins after carrying it.
Discover the unique komainu statues at Daikoku Shrine, featuring mice holding lucky mallets. Mice are seen as messengers of Daikoku-sama, who saved the deity, making these statues a rare photo opportunity.
When paying respects at the large Daikoku statue sitting on rice bales, follow the posted signs and avoid pressing your forehead directly against the statue, as this specific instruction indicates a common mistake visitors make.
Enter from the south side to visit Shikitsumatsu-no-miya Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo, or from the main street to reach Daikoku Shrine directly. Both shrines share the same grounds, though Daikoku Shrine is more well-known.
Explore the broader Nanba area's Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods) pilgrimage by walking from Daikoku Bridge (which aligns directly with the shrine's approach) to nearby Imamiya Ebisu Shrine via Ebisu Bridge, as this concentration of fortune deity...
Exit from Daikokucho Station Exit 2 on the Midosuji Line to find the shrine immediately at street level, making it one of the most accessible shrines in Osaka with flat, sandy ground suitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility concerns.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Pilgrimage Routes

Sacred journeys this temple belongs to

BuddhistLocal RouteSeven Lucky Gods

Osaka Seven Lucky Gods

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Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about this place