{"id":65011,"date":"2020-06-15T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=65011"},"modified":"2021-05-06T10:18:03","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T01:18:03","slug":"osaka-temples-shrines-surprising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/osaka-temples-shrines-surprising\/","title":{"rendered":"Power spots in Japan: Temples and Shrines of Osaka That Will Surprise You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Osaka<\/a> is famous across Japan for its delicious cuisine<\/a>, vibrant nightlife, and friendly people.<\/strong> It\u2019s a crazy city full of neon lights, posters and facades with singular decorations and street food stalls. But, unlike the neighboring Kyoto, Osaka is not particularly known for its temples and shrines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re used to see images of the crowded and bustling streets of Namba<\/strong>, Shinsekai<\/a>\u2019s retro-futuristic atmosphere<\/strong>, the endless streets crammed with local shops in Tenjinbashi<\/strong> or Umeda\u2019s massive department stores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there\u2019s also a traditional side to the city. Its beautiful castle <\/a>surrounded by cherry blossoms in Spring and its many shrines and temples evoke a feeling of a more classical Osaka.<\/strong> And, as a lover of Japan’s traditional culture<\/a>, I wanted to uncover that unknown side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But instead of visiting its well-known classic spots, I decided to seek out other places that are keepers of the singular and eccentric essence of the city<\/strong>. Some of these places are so unusual, not even Osakans are aware of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to discover these special and unique temples and shrines in Osaka, with some surprising features that make them stand out from the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yasaka Namba shrine in Namba, Osaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around an eight-minute walk from the bustling Namba<\/strong> streets, you can find one of the most unusual Shinto shrines of the city: Namba Yasaka (\u96e3\u6ce2\u516b\u5742\u795e\u793e).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently it has become popular on Instagram, with many people coming here to take pics or selfies in this photogenic spot and posting them on their social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n