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Sumiyoshi Taisha is a famous Shinto shrine located in Sumiyoshi, Osaka. Rich with historical and cultural significance, the shrine has been home to the Sumiyoshi Sanjin 住吉三神, the three gods of the sea and sailing, since Empress Jingu ordered for its establishment in 211.
There is a picturesque arched bridge called Sorihashi (sometimes called Taikobashi), located just behind the main gates. In Shinto, it is believed that just by crossing this bridge to get to the main shrine makes you “harai” , meaning, it will remove all evil from your body. It’s also an ideal photoshoot location with calm waters, lush trees, and a striking vermillion colored bridge.
There are two recommended access routes to Sumiyoshi Taisha. Take the Nankai Line to Sumiyoshi Taisha, or the Hankai Uemachi Line to Sumiyoshi-Toriimae.
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This ramen shop is originally from Sakai area and they specialize in Shio-ramen (salt ramen). Not only is it good in flavor, but the prices are very affordable compared to other ramen shops. Shio-ramen is 500JPY and Yuzu Shio-ramen is 650JPY.
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Berasio Hukusi Sumiyoshi-Higashi Store is only a few minutes away from Sumiyoshi-Higashi station and inside the Sumiyoshi General Welfare Center (住吉総合福祉センター)
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Aji Mahoroba is a popular local izakaya that doesn't have any fixed fish or meat in the menu because they only use what is currently available at the market that day. They offer a lunch set “Manzoku” (880JPY) where you choose two main dishes such as grilled fish, sashimi, hamburger and more. There is also the Manzoku course (2,000JPY) that comes with 7 items from appetizers to dessert. They are also known for their Dashimaki (450JPY, rolled omelette) appetizer that may come as part of a set meal.
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Aji Mahoroba is right outside Sumiyoshi station, and only a few minutes from Sumiyoshi-taisha station East exit.
Wa coffee is mostly focused on takeaway sweets but it still has a few seats where you can enjoy one of their daily freshly baked sweets with a cup of coffee (380JPY～) or tea (430JPY～). The prices of sweets may vary depending on what they make the same day. A slice of cake will be approximately 450JPY, Croissant around 220JPY.
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Wa coffee is only a few minutes away from either Sumiyoshi station or Sumiyoshi-taisha station East exit.
NOTE: Due to the on-going COVID-19 Pandemic, the business hours of the shops above may differ from the hours listed on OpenRice JP. Please confirm with the shop directly before your visit.