Hattori sumiyoshi-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Hattori Sumiyoshi-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Toyonaka, Japan, featuring simple wooden buildings, stone lanterns, and quiet areas for prayer. The grounds include a main hall, smaller structures, and well-kept paths lined with trees where visitors can observe traditional rituals or find a moment of peace.
The shrine was founded by the Hata family, an immigrant group, and has existed for many centuries. According to legend, the famous historical figure Sugawara no Michizane visited to seek healing and was later enshrined as a deity for learning and health.
The shrine is dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi gods and Empress Jingū, reflecting its importance to local believers. Visitors can observe people leaving coin offerings, writing wishes on paper tags, and bowing in prayer to seek blessings for health and well-being.
The shrine is just one minute on foot from Hattori Tenjin Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, making it easy to reach. The grounds are open from early morning to early evening, allowing visitors to walk freely on maintained paths, and basic facilities like restrooms and quiet seating areas are available.
The shrine is known as the 'foot god' and is visited by athletes and runners before competitions who pray for healing and good fortune. The shrine sells special foot-protection charms shaped like feet that visitors can attach to their shoes to maintain foot health.
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