Shinto shrine
Hōchigai Jinja
方違神社（ほうちがいじんじゃ）
Sakai Ward, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture
A shrine on Mikunigaoka in Sakai Ward, Sakai, which since long ago has drawn faith as a kami who removes misfortune related to directions. It enshrines Susanoo no Kami, 三筒男神 and Empress Jingū.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Susanoo no Kami, 三筒男神, Empress Jingū
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when Susanoo no Kami was enshrined in the reign of Emperor Sujin to calm an epidemic, and later Emperor Ōjin enshrined 三筒男神 and Empress Jingū alongside. The site lies where the three provinces of Settsu, Kawachi and Izumi met. The shrine buildings were lost to war damage in Shōwa 20 and rebuilt in Shōwa 23.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 方違神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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