Overview
The Sumiyoshi Angū was one of the temporary palaces of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō (Northern and Southern Courts) period of Japanese history. It is said to have stood in Sumie, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and the site traditionally identified as its location has been designated a National Historic Site of Japan.
Highlights
- ●One of the temporary palaces of the Southern Court in the Nanboku-chō period
- ●A site traditionally placed in Sumie, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka
- ●Designation as a National Historic Site of Japan
- ●A historic site evoking the era of the Northern and Southern Courts
History
The Sumiyoshi Angū is counted among the temporary palaces of the Southern Court, that is, provisional imperial residences, during the Nanboku-chō period. Its location is identified with Sumie, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, and the site traditionally regarded as the palace grounds was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1939.
Access
The site is located in Sumie, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka. Set within the city, it is easy to reach by public transport.
Best season
The historic site can be visited in any season, and the settled-weather months lend themselves to combining a visit with a walk in the surrounding area.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit the traditionally identified site of the Sumiyoshi Angū, a National Historic Site
- 2Consider its origin as a temporary palace of the Southern Court in the Nanboku-chō period
- 3Walk through the streets of the Sumie area in Sumiyoshi-ku
- 4Set out from the site to explore the surrounding city
Did you know?
💡 The traditionally identified site of the Sumiyoshi Angū was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1939.
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