Sorihashi Bridge

The 20-meter long bridge spans across a pond within the shrine grounds, featuring metal railings and a steep curve that rises 5 meters high.

The current structure dates from 1580, funded by Yododono who sought divine favor for her son during a time of regional conflicts in Japan.

Crossing the bridge serves as a ritual purification process for visitors before entering the main shrine area of Sumiyoshi Taisha.

Visitors can access the bridge throughout the year by following the main pathway through Sumiyoshi Taisha, located in Osaka Prefecture.

The bridge slope exceeds 40 degrees at its highest point, making it one of the steepest pedestrian bridges in a Japanese shrine complex.

Location: Sumiyoshi

Inception: 16 century

Length: 20 m

Part of: 50 bridges in Naniwa, 100 bridges in Japan

Website: http://sumiyoshitaisha.net/grounds/highlights.html#anchor01

GPS coordinates: 34.61250,135.49222

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:56