Good luck spot protected by rabbits and dragons
Discover the Onji Shrine: A Place of Serenity and Blessings
The Onji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yaoshi, Osaka Prefecture. It is known for its ability to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to those who visit. The shrine was built around 470 AD and is dedicated to the gods Omi-Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto and Omi-Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto-no-Mikoto. The shrine grounds are home to two statues of animals that are believed to be messengers of the gods: a rabbit and a dragon. The rabbit is said to bring good luck in love and safe travels, while the dragon is believed to bring good fortune and success.
The shrine is located about a 20-minute walk from the Onjihi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line. Visitors can also walk to the shrine from the station. The path to the shrine is lined with 131 stone steps, and along the way, visitors can explore the surrounding area, which includes a number of cafes and historical sites.
The Rabbit and the Dragon
The Onji Shrine is home to two statues of animals that are believed to be messengers of the gods: a rabbit and a dragon. The rabbit is said to bring good luck in love and safe travels, while the dragon is believed to bring good fortune and success. Visitors to the shrine often leave offerings of carrots and other vegetables for the rabbit, and coins for the dragon.
Visiting the Onji Shrine
The Onji Shrine is open to visitors every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visitors are asked to be respectful of the shrine and its surroundings, and to follow the rules and regulations posted on the premises.
Getting to the Onji Shrine
The Onji Shrine is located about a 20-minute walk from the Onji Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line. Visitors can also walk to the shrine from the station. The path to the shrine is lined with 131 stone steps, and along the way, visitors can explore the surrounding area, which includes a number of cafes and historical sites.
【Address】5-10 Onji Nakamachi, Yao-shi, Osaka
【TEL】072-943-7059
【Access】20-minute walk from Kintetsu Osaka Line's Onji Station
