Travel Memory Blog: Sumiyoshi-ku

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Sunday, 14 April 2019

Sumiyoshi-zukuri

Architectural style Sumiyoshi-zukuri precedes the arrival of Buddhism in Japan and is free from the influence of continental Asia. The best example is the Sumiyoshi Taisha temple. The buildings are painted in red. The roofs are simple and made of thatched roofs. Other features of sumiyoshi zukuri are okichigi - forked tops on the roof and five square billets (katsuogi) placed horizontally along the roof. The building is surrounded by a wooden fence.

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Sunday, 4 November 2018

Sumiyoshi Park

Sumiyoshi Park is the oldest park in Osaka - it was opened in 1873. The park is in the vicinity of Shimiyoshi Taisha and it is worth coming here to relax for a moment after visiting the complex of shrines. The park is busy by Japanese tourists and tourists all the time but there is always a free bench somewhere. There are many attractions on the spot like a fountain, a lake, well-groomed trees, and even a baseball field.

Sumiyoshi Park

Sumiyoshi Park - Koban

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Sumiyoshi Taisha

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the main temple in the Sumiyoshi temple complex. It was founded in the third century before the introduction of Buddhism, it represents a unique style of architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri. Sumiyoshi temples worship with kami (Shinto gods) who protect travelers, fishermen, and sailors.

To enter the main area of the temples is a beautiful bridge Sorihashi, which creates an exceptionally high arch above the pond.