Dedicated to Shint艒 deities of the sea and sea travel, this graceful shrine was founded in the early 3rd century and is considered the headquarters for all Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan. The buildings are faithful replicas of the ancient originals, with a couple that date back to 1810, and the grounds are criss-crossed by a tree- and lantern-lined waterway spanned by a bright orange drum bridge. It's a rare Shint艒 shrine that predates the influence of Chinese Buddhist architectural styles.
The Hankai line tram from Tenn艒ji stops right in front of the torii (Shint艒 shrine gate).