Sumiyoshi Taisha
住吉大社
Osaka · Osaka-shi, Sumiyoshi-ku
Sumiyoshi Ichinomiya Safe Voyages
Kokuhei Shosha
Sumiyoshi Shrine (Otaru)
住吉神社
/ Sumiyoshi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Otaru's chief shrine, connected to the Sumiyoshi network of maritime-guardian shrines. It serves as the spiritual center of the historic port city.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
1868 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Gods of the sea, seafaring, purification, and poetry (waka)
Blessings
Shrine Network
Sumiyoshi branch
Head shrine: Sumiyoshi Taisha
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
43.1770, 140.9930
Physical Address
2-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Otaru, Hokkaido
北海道小樽市住吉町2-1
Historical Province
Ezo
Access
Minami-Otaru Station (JR Hakodate Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Best Times to Visit
summer
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 Sumiyoshi Shrine (Otaru)?
Otaru's chief shrine, connected to the Sumiyoshi network of maritime-guardian shrines. It serves as the spiritual center of the historic port city.
Where is Sumiyoshi Shrine (Otaru) located?
Sumiyoshi Shrine (Otaru) is located in Otaru, Hokkaido. The full address is: 2-1 Sumiyoshi-cho, Otaru, Hokkaido.