Sumiyoshi Taisha

Sumiyoshi Taisha, the oldest Shinto shrine (211) founded by Empress Jingu. It's an example of Sumiyoshi-zukuri architectural style with straight gabled roofs, forked finials, and horizontal billets. It's considered one of three purely Japanese styles.

Dedicated to the three sea gods.

It happened to be a baby blessing day there, so many people with babies, and there was a wedding.Read more