Shrine · Higashi-Osaka (Hiraoka)
Hiraoka Shrine 枚岡神社
First shrine of Kawachi Province at the foot of Mount Ikoma in Higashi-Osaka, called 'Moto-Kasuga' as the origin of Kasuga Taisha's deities.
PriceFree
Getting thereKintetsu Hiraoka Station, 2 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeFebruary (plum blossoms)
Address7-16 Izumoicho, Higashiosaka, Osaka
Websitehiraoka.or.jp
About
Hiraoka Shrine is said to predate Emperor Jimmu's enthronement and its deity Ame-no-Koyane was moved to Nara's Kasuga Taisha, hence the nickname Moto-Kasuga. The grounds have a plum grove and deer motifs, and hiking trails lead up toward Mount Ikoma. It is right by Kintetsu Hiraoka Station.
Highlights
- Moto-Kasuga origins
- Plum grove in February
- Forest trails to Mount Ikoma
- Laughing ritual (Owarai Shinji) in December
Tips
- 2 min walk from Kintetsu Hiraoka Station
- Owarai Shinji held each December
- Free to visit
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