Shinto shrine
Nomi Jinja
野見神社（のみじんじゃ）
Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture
A shrine in the center of Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, familiar as the guardian shrine of Takatsuki. It enshrines Nomi no Sukune, known as a kami connected with the beginnings of sumo, and Gozu Tennō.
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: Nomi no Sukune and Gozu Tennō (the official website explains that Gozu Tennō was enshrined in the reign of Emperor Uda and that Nomi no Sukune no Mikoto was enshrined together with him in the early Meiji period)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began when an epidemic spread in the reign of Emperor Uda and, following a message that it would subside if Gozu Tennō were worshipped, an altar was set up on 久米路山. Later, when Takatsuki Castle was built, it received the reverence of successive castle lords as the guardian within the castle. In the early Meiji period, Nomi no Sukune no Mikoto was enshrined together with Gozu Tennō, and the shrine was renamed Nomi Jinja.
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)
- 野見神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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