Osaka: Guided Tour of Sumiyoshi Taisha, 90 minutes Osaka: Guided Tour of the Sumiyoshi Taisha, 90 minutes
ID: GYG743214-1203228
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the secrets of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, one of the oldest shines in Japan. Our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to different charms of this ancient shrine in Osaka.
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine welcomes over 2 million visitors annually during the first three days of a year when they make their New Year wishes. Despite its popularity among locals, many tourists miss this prime shrine. Due to its proximity to Osaka Bay, the area developed as a trading centre connected to Nara and Kyoto. Located in this bustling bay area, many locals has been worshipping the god of sea enshrined here. From the oldest architectural style of the many building to the cute divine rabbit messenger, the guide will walk you through the charms of this majestic shrine.
Join this tour and learn the interesting history and secrets of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine which you would otherwise have missed.
Highlights
- Learn every bit of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine with your expert guide
- The fortune-telling stones, the One-Inch Boy and more await you at the shrine
- Commemorate the occasion with a photo on the steeply arched Taiko Bridge
- Uncover the spirituality of Shintoism, the foundation of Japanese culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please meet your guide in front of the stone torii gate. Your guide will be holding a yellow sign with DeepExperience logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
