＜Sugawara Shrine＞A Prestigious and Solemn Shrine Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane｜Sakai,Senshu,MinamikawachiFor recommended sightseeing and leisure spots inTabiiro

A Prestigious and Solemn Shrine Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane

"Sugawara Shrine" is located approximately a 3-minute walk from the Okoji stop on the Hankai Electric Tramway. Founded in 997, the shrine enshrines "Sugawara no Michizane," the god of learning, culture, and warding off evil spirits. It is said to bring blessings for academic success and is crowded with visitors during exam season. The area is lush with greenery, and highlights include the "Zuishinmon Gate," designated as a tangible cultural property by Osaka, and the tea room "Kobaiken." The "firefly viewing party" held every June is an early summer tradition.

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The "Hassaku Festival" —A Cherished Autumn Traditio

The "Hassaku Festival" is a festival held on August 1st of the lunar calendar, around September 1st in modern times, to pray to the guardian deity for a rich harvest and the safety of one's family. There are many events such as the famous Futon Taiko drum, children's mikoshi, and dedicated folk dances. There are many stalls lined up on the grounds, where everyone from children to adults can have a fun time.

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Ema and Other Offerings Honoring "Sugawara no Michizane"

"Sugawara no Michizane," famous as the god of learning, was a politician from the Heian period, and there are many shrines related to him nationwide. However, the company’s "main shrine" has a shrine made by "Sugawara no Michizane," with the principal image enshrined. Every year during the entrance exam season, the "Amulets for Passing Academic Success" and "Daruma Ema" are so popular that there is a long line of worshipers.

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"Sakai Ebisu Shrine" and "Sakai Yakuso Shrine" Reside Within the Temple Grounds

A shrine is enshrined within the precincts, and "Sakai Ebisu Shrine" is affectionately known as "Ebessan" due to its prosperous business. "Sakai Yakuso Shrine" enshrines "Sukahikona no Mikoto," who is said to have developed medicine and magic, as well as "Shinno Okami," and in recent years has been known for its blessings in preventing cancer.

01. It is said that if you stroke the head of a cow installed in the shrine grounds, you will be granted wisdom
02. The "Daruma Ema" has an eye attached to it to pray for passing the exam, and if you pass the exam, add the other half to complete it
03. "Passing Ema" with a unique design

Sugawara Shrine

Address: 2-1-38 Ebisuno Town Higashi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka
Access: [Train] Approximately a 3-minute walk from Oshoji Station on the Hankai Electric Railway Hankai Line [Bus] Approximately a 2-minute walk from the "Otera Kitamon Yamanokuchi-mae" stop on each Nankai bus line
Official Website: https://www.sakaitenjin.or.jp/
TEL: +81-72-232-2450Please inform the staff that you found us through "Tabiiro".
FAX: +81-72-221-6215
Business hours: Office: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. *Open 24 Hours for Visiting
Regular Holiday: Open all-year-round
Parking: Approximately 3 spaces *Not available during festivals
Event information: ■ January: Public Recruitment of "Fuku Musume" for the Festival *Limited to Ages 18-28
■ February 3: Setsubun Festival
■ Mid-June: Firefly Viewing Event
■ September 13 & 14: Hassaku Festival