Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ikukunitama Shrine
生國魂神社
/ Ikukunitama Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Ikukunitama Jinja (also known as Ikutama-san) in Osaka is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is considered by some scholars to be the original "Naniwa Grand Shrine" of the ancient capital. Enshrining Ikukuni-Tama-no-Mikoto (the spirit of the land of Naniwa) and Tarushima-Tama-no-Mikoto, the shrine has been revered as a guardian of Osaka's townspeople since ancient times. The Autumn Festival (Tama-de Matsuri) is one of Osaka's three great festivals, featuring a grand night procession of over 400 participants.
History
400
Traditional founding in ancient times as guardian of the Naniwa (Osaka) region; one of the oldest shrines in Japan.
1583
Toyotomi Hideyoshi relocates the shrine to its current site during construction of Osaka Castle.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Deity representing the living spirit of the land (Ikushima) and plentiful harvest (Tarushima); paired with Tarushima no Kami
⛩
primary Deity
Deity of plentiful provision and the fullness of the land; paired with Ikushima no Kami
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6617, 135.5158
Physical Address
13-9 Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
大阪府大阪市天王寺区生玉町13-9
Historical Province
Settsu / Kawachi / Izumi
Access
Tanimachi-Kyuchome Station (Osaka Metro)
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Ikukunitama Shrine?
Ikukunitama Jinja (also known as Ikutama-san) in Osaka is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and is considered by some scholars to be the original "Naniwa Grand Shrine" of the ancient capital. Enshrining Ikukuni-Tama-no-Mikoto (the spirit of the land of Naniwa) and Tarushima-Tama-no-Mikoto, the shrine has been revered as a guardian of Osaka's townspeople since ancient times. The Autumn Festival (Tama-de Matsuri) is one of Osaka's three great festivals, featuring a grand night procession of over 400 participants.
Where is Ikukunitama Shrine located?
Ikukunitama Shrine is located in Osaka-shi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka. The full address is: 13-9 Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka.