Imamiya Ebisu Jinja: A Sacred Oasis in Osaka

Getting There

• Train

  From Nara Station, take the Kintetsu Nara Line to Osaka Namba Station. The journey takes about 40 minutes. Once you arrive at Osaka Namba Station, exit the station and look for the signs directing you to the Osaka City subway. Take the Midosuji Line towards Nakamozu and get off at Namba Station (1 stop). From Namba Station, transfer to the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line and head towards Tanimachi Kyuchome Station. Disembark at Tanimachi Kyuchome Station (2 stops). Exit the station and walk approximately 10 minutes following the signs to Imamiya Ebisu Jinja Shrine.

• Bus

  From Nara City Center, head to the Nara Bus Station. Take the Kintetsu Bus bound for Osaka (Namba). The bus ride will take around 50 minutes depending on traffic. Once you arrive at Namba, proceed to the nearest subway entrance and take the Midosuji Line towards Nakamozu, getting off at Namba Station (1 stop). After that, transfer to the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line and head towards Tanimachi Kyuchome Station. Get off at Tanimachi Kyuchome Station (2 stops). Finally, exit the station and walk about 10 minutes to reach Imamiya Ebisu Jinja Shrine.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Namba area, start from Namba Station. From the station, head north to the intersection of Midosuji and Sennichimae Street. Turn left onto Sennichimae Street and walk straight for about 10 minutes until you reach the Tanimachi Kyuchome Station. From there, walk towards Imamiya Ebisu Jinja Shrine, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the station. Look for directional signs along the way to guide you.