Shinto shrine
Katano Jinja
片埜神社（かたのじんじゃ）
Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture
A shikinaisha (shrine listed in the Engishiki) in Makino, Hirakata, known as a shrine guarding the kimon ("demon gate") direction of Osaka Castle. It enshrines nine kami, including Takehaya Susanoo no Mikoto, Sugawara no Michizane-kō and Kotoshironushi no Ōkami.
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: Takehaya Susanoo no Mikoto, Sugawara no Michizane-kō, Kotoshironushi no Ōkami and others
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when Nomi no Sukune enshrined Susanoo no Ōkami in the reign of Emperor Suinin as the guardian kami of the Haji clan, and in Tentoku 4 Sugawara no Michizane-kō was enshrined together with him. In Tenshō 11 Toyotomi Hideyoshi made it the shrine guarding the kimon of Osaka Castle, and in Keichō 7 Toyotomi Hideyori built its main sanctuary and other buildings.
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)
- 片埜神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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