Namba Yasaka Shrine
難波八阪神社
Namba, Osaka · 大阪
A small shrine whose main hall is an enormous concrete lion’s head, built in 1974, with the performance stage set inside the open jaws.
Why it’s worth it
It is completely unlike any other shrine in Japan and it is a seven-minute walk from Namba station. The lion is said to swallow bad luck.
CategoryCulture
AreaNamba
Hours06:30–17:00
Hidden gemlion headstageunusual
Nearby
Walking distance from Namba Yasaka Shrine
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