Southern Osaka

Kishiwada Castle

Japanese Castles, Osaka Prefecture, Southern Osaka / Off The Track Japan

Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture In 1334, the first Kishiwada castle was constructed in the coastal city of Kishiwada by Wada Takaie. Kishiwada Castle is also known as Chikiri Castle, and was originally built with 5 stories, it was later struck by lighting in the early 1800’s and […]

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Sumiyoshi Taisha

Osaka Prefecture, Southern Osaka / Off The Track Japan

Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of Japan’s oldest and most important Shinto shrines. It’s located in the Sumiyoshi ward of Osaka, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the kami (spirits or deities) who protect travelers and sailors,

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