Empress Jingu’s decree echoes through the ages. Right here stands Gojogu Shrine a testament to her vision. It was built to guard Osaka Bay’s entrance. The shrine’s name itself whispers of protection. It is the guardian deity of Izumi Sakai Minamisho. Its doors open to the sea. Legend says it’s the shrine of Shiotsuchi no Ojinokami. Empress Jingu enshrined him. He spoke for the first time after she offered him sacred food. Gojogu Shrine is also called the Oku-no-in Temple of Sumiyoshi. This reflects its deep connection with Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine. During the Heian period shrines from Kachi Kido and Hara villages were enshrined together. Gojogu Shrine became the guardian deity of Sakai. It remained so until the Edo period. The shrine’s nickname Otera-san reflects a temple once within its grounds. Gojogu Shrine holds treasured cultural properties. These include the O-dera Engi Emaki. There’s also the Emperor Fushimi’s Shinkan Poetry Collection. A short sword named Yoshimitsu is another prized possession. Every year in mid-September the Hassaku Festival takes place. Sakai’s oldest futon drum is dedicated there. The shrine is easily accessible. You can reach it by bus from Sakai Higashi Station or Sakai Station. You can also walk from Ookoji Station or Shukuin Station. Gojogu Shrine is more than just a place of worship. It’s a living piece of history a guardian of Osaka Bay a treasure trove of stories. It awaits you to discover its secrets.
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