Shinto shrine
Kōzu-gū
高津宮（こうづぐう）
Chūō, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
A shrine in Kōzu, Chūō Ward, Osaka, whose principal kami is Emperor Nintoku, who placed his capital at Naniwa. It is called “Kōzu-san” and is also well loved as the setting of the rakugo story “Kōzu no Tomi.”
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: Emperor Nintoku (principal kami), Emperor Richū, Empress 葦姫, Empress Jingū, Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in Jōgan 8 (866) when, by order of Emperor Seiwa, the site of the old capital was sought out and a shrine building was erected. In Tenshō 11 (1583), when Toyotomi Hideyoshi built Osaka Castle, it moved to the site of Himekoso Sha. The shrine buildings, burned in the war, were rebuilt in Shōwa 36.
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)
- 高津宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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