Church & Religious Site
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
📍 Osaka, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Osaka
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30分钟
- Ticket Price
- Free (lucky bamboo sold during festival)
- Address
- Osaka, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6560, 135.5010
Introduction
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Naniwa, Osaka, is dedicated to Ebisu, god of commerce. Its Tōka Ebisu festival on 9–11 January is one of Kansai's grandest business festivals; during it, 'fuku-musume' maidens hand out lucky bamboo — a key expression of Osaka's merchant spirit.
✨ Highlights
1
God of commerce
Dedicated to Ebisu, revered by merchants.
2
Tōka Ebisu
Kansai's grandest January business festival.
3
Fuku-musume
Maidens hand lucky bamboo during the festival.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：1-6-10 Ebisu-Nishi, Naniwa, Osaka, Japan
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Ticket Information：Free (lucky bamboo sold during festival)
💡 Tips
• Tōka Ebisu draws huge crowds — guard your belongings.
• Fortunes and charms sell well before the festival too.
• Walkable from Shin-Imamiya or Ebisuchō Station.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Imamiya Ebisu Shrine?
Free (lucky bamboo sold during festival)
Any practical tips for visiting Imamiya Ebisu Shrine?
Tōka Ebisu draws huge crowds — guard your belongings. Fortunes and charms sell well before the festival too.
How long should I spend at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine?
A typical visit takes 30分钟.
