Horikawa Ebisu Shrine
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Horikawa Ebisu Shrine, long cherished as Osaka's god of good business, is famous for its vibrant Toka Ebisu festival held annually from January 9th to 11th.
Overview
Horikawa Ebisu Shrine, located in Kita-ku, Osaka, has long been revered as the god of prosperity. The "Toka Ebisu" festival, held annually from January 9th to 11th, is a major winter event attracting countless visitors. During Toka Ebisu, people seeking business success write their wishes on Fukusasa (bamboo leaves) and offer them to the shrine, or pray to the statue of Ebisu, the god of good fortune. The shrine grounds are filled with stalls, creating a lively atmosphere. The sight of Fukumusume (shrine maidens) bestowing Fukusasa on worshippers is also a characteristic feature of Toka Ebisu. Beyond Toka Ebisu, various festivals are held throughout the year, keeping the shrine lively. If you're visiting Osaka, be sure to visit Horikawa Ebisu Shrine.
Basic Information
- Address
- 5-4-17 Nishitemma, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu Search for tourist attractions in Osaka
- Access
- By Train: 3-minute walk from Exit 1 of Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and Sakaisuji Line. 3-minute walk from the subway Exit 1 of Osaka Temmangu Station on the JR Tozai Line. Other options include a 10-20 minute walk from Temma Station on the JR Loop Line, Umeda Station on the Hankyu and Hanshin Railways, or Naniwabashi Station on the Keihan Nakanoshima Line. By Car: Easy access from the Kitahama Exit or the Ogimachi Exit of the Hanshin Expressway Circular Line. *There is no parking lot, so please use public transportation whenever possible. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Opening Hours: 6:00 AM (Sunrise) Closing Hours: 8:00 PM Open all year round *Please note that the closing time may be earlier from the end of the year to mid-January.
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Unauthorized reproduction of photographs and text on this site is prohibited. Copyright (C) 2009 Horikawa Ebisu Jinjya Osaka Japan. ALL Rights Reserved.
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