Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine)
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Osaka
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 20-30 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 07:30-17:30 · Weekdays 7:30-17:30, weekends and holidays 7:30-17:00; open daily; amulet and goshuin office about 9:00-16:50
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free worship · Goshuin, amulets and prayers cost extra; photos fine on the grounds, avoid private rites and the inner hall
- Address
- 4-chome Kyutaro-machi Watanabe 3, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0056, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6820, 135.4990
Introduction
Ikasuri Shrine, affectionately called 'sama', is the beloved tutelary shrine of Osaka's Semba district, the first shrine of Settsu Province and a former imperial-funded shrine. Its origins go back to Empress Jingu enshrining the Ikasuri deity on Tanabeshima by the Yodo River after returning from Silla; the Engishiki lists it as the only great shrine in Nishinari county. Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered a move when he built Osaka Castle in 1582, and in the Kanei era it settled here — the old place-name Watanabe came with it, making this the birthplace of the Watanabe surname. Blessings cover the home, safe travel and easy childbirth, and a Manyoshu poem asks the shrine for protection before a journey. The hall burned in 1945 and was rebuilt in concrete to its pre-war form, now quiet among office towers.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 07:30-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30-17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30-17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30-17:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30-17:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30-17:30 |
Weekdays 7:30-17:30, weekends and holidays 7:30-17:00; open daily; amulet and goshuin office about 9:00-16:50
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free worship |
|---|
Goshuin, amulets and prayers cost extra; photos fine on the grounds, avoid private rites and the inner hall
Transportation
3-5 min from Hommachi Stn (Midosuji, Chuo, Yotsubashi lines)
In the Semba office district, nicknamed 'sama'; small shrine among towers, easy to miss
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine)?
Monday: 07:30-17:30; Tuesday: 07:30-17:30; Wednesday: 07:30-17:30; Thursday: 07:30-17:30; Friday: 07:30-17:30; Saturday: 07:30-17:30; Sunday: 07:30-17:30; Weekdays 7:30-17:30, weekends and holidays 7:30-17:00; open daily; amulet and goshuin office about 9:00-16:50
How much is the admission for Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine)?
Free Admission: Free worship; Goshuin, amulets and prayers cost extra; photos fine on the grounds, avoid private rites and the inner hall
How long should I spend at Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine)?
A typical visit takes 20-30 min.
How do I get to Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine)?
Subway: 3-5 min from Hommachi Stn (Midosuji, Chuo, Yotsubashi lines)
