大宮神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Omiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Asahi-ku, Osaka, featuring wooden buildings, stone torii gates, and guardian lion statues. Multiple deities including Emperor Ojin and Empress Jingu are enshrined here, and the grounds offer a calm green space.
The shrine was founded approximately 825 years ago and was originally called Omiya Hachimangu. Over time, local shrines were incorporated into the site, leading to its current name and structure.
This shrine has served as a prayer place for the local community for centuries. People visit to seek blessings for business success and good health, especially during New Year and seasonal festivals.
The shrine is easily accessible by public transport with stations nearby. There is no on-site parking, but nearby shopping streets make for a relaxed visit experience.
The shrine offers seasonal talismans and rotating designs on its temple seals that visitors collect as pilgrimage mementos. These changing designs add a personal touch to each visit.
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