Sumiyoshi Taisha Hōnoichi Festival - Masu no Ichi
The oldest 'market' in Japan and the origin of Osaka as a commercial hub
The Hōnoichi Festival is a special religious event where rice ears grown in the sacred rice fields are harvested and offered to the deities along with the five grains. The 'Hōnoichi' is said to be the first 'market' in our country and the origin of Osaka as a commercial city. It was also called 'Masu no Ichi' because the most important measuring cups (masu) for trade were sold here, and markets are still held today. Matsuo Bashō also wrote, 'Purchasing masu, the moon-viewing changes with the seasons,' and his haiku stone lantern remains in Sumiyoshi Park.
Sumiyoshi Taisha
About 10 minutes from the 'Tamade' exit of the Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai Line / About 20 minutes from the 'Ohama' exit of the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Line.
About a 3-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line / About a 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Higashi Station on the Nankai Takano Line / Right next to Sumiyoshi Torii Mae Station on the Hankai Line.
- Date & Time
- 10/17(Fri)
- Venue
- Sumiyoshi Taisha
- Address
- 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
- parking
- Regular cars 200 yen for 30 minutes. ※Free for 2 hours for those receiving prayers.
- Access
- About 10 minutes from the 'Tamade' exit of the Hanshin Expressway No. 15 Sakai Line / About 20 minutes from the 'Ohama' exit of the Hanshin Expressway No. 4 Wangan Line.
- Access (Public)
- About a 3-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Taisha Station on the Nankai Main Line / About a 5-minute walk from Sumiyoshi Higashi Station on the Nankai Takano Line / Right next to Sumiyoshi Torii Mae Station on the Hankai Line.
- Contact
- 06-6672-0753 （Sumiyoshi Taisha）
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