Ikukunitama Shrine (生國魂神社, ''Ikukunitama jinja'') is a

Shinto , also called Shintoism, is a religion originating in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religions, East Asian religion by Religious studies, scholars of religion, it is often regarded by its practitioners as Japan's indigenous religion and as ...

shrine located in

Tennōji-ku, Osaka is one of 24 wards of Japan, wards of Osaka, Japan. It is named after the ''Shitennō-ji'', the temple of the Four Heavenly Kings, which is located in the ward. General information Tennōji Station is the city's main southeastern rail termina ...

Prefecture, Japan. Its main festival is held annually on September 9. It was formerly an imperial shrine of the first rank (官幣大社, ''kanpei taisha'') in the

Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines Modern may refer to: History *Modern history ** Early Modern period ** Late Modern period *** 18th century *** 19th century *** 20th century ** Contemporary history * Moderns, a faction of Freemasonry that existed in the 18th century Philos ...

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Official websiteOsaka's Ikukunitama Shrine set to revive ritual for first time in 70 years
Shinto shrines in Osaka Beppyo shrines Kanpei Taisha Myōjin Taisha Tennōji-ku, Osaka {{Shinto-stub