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Sumiyoshi Shrine (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

The Deities Enshrined Here Ensure Safe Journeys in the Air and on the Seas

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Sumiyoshi Shrine is familiar to many in Japan as the place to pray for safety on the seas or in the air.
At the top of the Torii Gate is a rare ceramic framed inscription of the shrine's name. Another highlight is the carved washbasin, where worshippers purify themselves before entering the shrine. Depicting a boat on the waves, it is a national cultural treasure.
Within the grounds, there are some smaller shrines. Among these is Ryu Shrine, where many people come to pay their respects to the god of business, the arts, and learning.
Every year on August 6th, a shrine festival is held. Once every 3 years, it becomes a huge event and the whole Tsukishima area is teeming with visitors.
In spring, when the Somei Yoshino cherry blossom are in full bloom, Sumiyoshi Shrine holds a Sakura Festival. At this time, the shrine offers visitors a sweet, thick sake-based drink called Amazake and Oshiruko, a sweet red bean soup.

Highlights

  • The Sumiyoshi Shrine Sakura Festival is held every year at the beginning of April.
  • There is a regular festival held every year on August 6th.
  • The valuable items registered as tangible cultural properties of Chuo Ward, such as the plaque and the water basin pavilion, are a must-see.

Photos

  • The Torii Gate

    The Torii Gate

  • The Haiden Hall

    The Haiden Hall

  • Ryu Shrine

    Ryu Shrine

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

English pamphlets available.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes.

Q

Is parking available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • Rong Chen

    寧靜祥和的神社,平時沒什麼人來。

  • 陳瑞谷

    這個比想像中大得多。不要只看外表。裡面還有很多路可以走。還會定期舉行相僕活動。但不算是一間華麗的神社⛩️

Details

Name in Japanese
住吉神社
Address
1-1-14 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3531-3500
Closed
No holidays
Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm
Admission
Free
Access
About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 6 of Tsukishima Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line or the Toei Subway Oedo Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)