Osaka’s most distinctive shrine is defined by its imposing 12m-tall lion head building, which is said to be able to bestow good luck on worshippers by engulfing any evil bothering them.

Namba Yasaka Shrine
Time Out says
Details
- Address
- 2-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa
- Osaka
- Transport:
- Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji, Yotsubashi lines)
- Opening hours:
- 6.30am-5pm daily
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