📍 Walking into the mysterious red tunnel - Experience the Thousand Torii Gates of Inari Shrine in Osaka

When you come to Osaka, in addition to the bustling Dotonbori and the food paradise Kuromon Market, if you want to find a quiet and spiritual place to walk, then this **Osaka Inari Shrine (Tamazuki Inari Shrine)** is definitely worth your half-day visit. I went there on a sunny morning. As soon as I approached the torii entrance of the shrine, the whole row of red Thousand Torii gates immediately made me hold my breath. The torii gates are one after another, as if walking into a red tunnel that travels through time and space. Compared with the magnificent torii forest of Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, Osaka has fewer crowds and more tranquility and intimacy. 🔮 Shrine allusion: the belief that connects the common people and commercial prosperity The main deity here is "Uga no Mikami (Inari God)", who is in charge of the harvest and prosperous business, and is also considered to be the god who protects business and family. According to legend, in ancient Japanese agricultural society, Inari God was the center of farmers' faith. Later, it gradually extended to merchants and all walks of life, and became the law of "worship Inari God if you want to succeed." 🚇 Transportation The most convenient way is to take the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line, get off at "Tamazuki Station", and walk about 5 minutes after exiting the station to reach the main gate of the shrine. Or walk about 7 minutes from **JR Osaka Loop Line "Tamazuki Station"**. The alleys along the way are quiet and it is a walking route full of life. 🎫 Tickets and opening hours Tickets are completely free! This is a big plus, no need to worry about the pressure on your wallet. The shrine is open all day, but the best time to visit is recommended to be from 8 am to 5 pm, and there are also clergy during this time. 🧧 Amulet and blessing experience I bought a small amulet with "Business prosperity" written on it (¥500), which is said to help business go smoothly and attract customers. The "Enmusubi-shou" is also very popular, especially the pink one, which is perfect for friends who are in love. The shrine also provides "Ema" to write wishes, which are hung on the wooden frame next to the torii. The densely packed wishes are like a map of dreams. At that moment, I felt that the power of wishes is really penetrating. 🍜 Recommended nearby food After visiting the shrine, of course you can't miss the snacks and food around it: • Tamazukuri Udon: This udon noodle shop is in a nearby alley. The hand-made noodles are chewy and chewy, and paired with fried chicken tempura, you can't stop eating one bite after another. • Pan Workshop Wheat Forest: A cozy handmade bakery with both sweet and savory options. I bought a cheese croissant and ate it while resting under the torii gate. I was so happy. • If you want to sit down and have a cup of coffee, Tamazukura Kafe Good Spoon is a popular choice. The hand-brewed coffee and homemade desserts are of very high quality. 📓 Tips & Travel Tips • Remember not to stand in the center of the torii gate when taking photos. This is the path that the gods walk. Please walk on the side. • If you happen to be a business person, you might as well bring a business card and put it in the blessing box. It is said that it will bring customers! Coming to Osaka is not only about exaggeration and noise. Such a historical, quiet but gorgeous Inari Shrine is the most gentle encounter of my trip. The moment I walked through the Thousand Torii Gates, I silently made a small wish and put down the complicated thoughts in my heart. If you come to Osaka, you might as well arrange a morning to let yourself settle down under the Torii. 🌿