Sumiyoshi Taisha Hatsumode — 'Sumiyossan' New Year
Some two million Osakans cross the arched Sorihashi bridge to greet the year at 'Sumiyossan,' head shrine of Japan's 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/12/31 13:00 – 2027/01/03
- Where
- Sumiyoshi Taisha（2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka）
- City
- Osaka
- Getting there
- Steps from Sumiyoshitaisha Station (Nankai) or Sumiyoshitorii-mae tram stop.
- Price
- Free
- Organizer
- Sumiyoshi Taisha
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Steps from Sumiyoshitaisha Station (Nankai) or Sumiyoshitorii-mae tram stop. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
Highlights
- Cross the steep vermilion Sorihashi arched bridge
- Pray before four National Treasure Sumiyoshi-zukuri halls
- Festive night stalls and the dawn sacred-water rite on Jan 1
Background & story
Traditionally founded in 211 by Empress Jingu, Sumiyoshi Taisha enshrines three sea deities and heads about 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines; its halls are National Treasures.
Good to know
Lines form before midnight; the Sorihashi is slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.