正常王大明神;一白種大明神;位王積大明神

Tucked away in the bustling city of Osaka, Tokube Inari Daimyojin Shrine whispers tales of resilience and divine intervention. The year was 1924. A severe drought gripped Japan, parching the land and leaving the people desperate. Here, at Tokube Inari Daimyojin Shrine, prayers for rain were offered to the deity, Shirahime Daimyojin, also known as the transformed water deity. According to shrine records, the pleas were answered. Rain poured down, quenching the thirsty earth and reviving hope. Grateful for this miraculous intervention, the community relocated a dragon god from the mountainside to the shrine grounds, renaming the deity Tenri Kaikei Suijin Shirahime Daimyojin. Tokube Inari Daimyojin Shrine, also known as Tsumikawa Shrine, holds a prestigious place as one of the five major shrines of Osaka. The name “Tsumikawa” originates from the confluence of two rivers, the Ushigatsu and the Fukayama, which meet near the shrine. Within the shrine’s grounds stands a majestic camphor tree, believed to be over 800 years old. This ancient tree, a silent witness to centuries of history, adds to the mystical atmosphere of Tokube Inari Daimyojin Shrine. The main hall of the shrine, a beautiful example of Momoyama-style architecture, is a designated national treasure. Its vibrant colors and intricate details transport you back to the era of its construction. In 1602, Toyotomi Hideyori commissioned extensive renovations, preserving its grandeur for generations to come. Tokube Inari Daimyojin Shrine houses several important treasures, including a wooden statue and a stone lantern dating back to the Edo period. One notable artifact is a framed calligraphy piece with the inscription, “Shoichii Tsumikawa Daimyojin,” believed to have been written by Emperor Go-Shirakawa himself. Legend has it that the emperor, during a visit to the shrine, was so moved by a dance performance that he personally wrote this inscription.