God of the potters' hill
According to the shrine, good clay here fed kilns making Sue ware and roof tiles from the Kofun to the Heian period. Potters enshrining Susanoo, patron of ceramics, are thought to be its origin.
SUITA SHRINES · KATAYAMA SHRINE (SUSANOO-NO-MIKOTO JINJA)
Katayama Shrine (Susanoo-no-Mikoto Jinja)
The guardian shrine of Katayama north of JR Suita, remembering an ancient hill of kilns — known for direction-protection rites and spring and autumn danjiri.
Katayama Shrine, formally Susanoo-no-Mikoto Jinja, is in Deguchi-cho, Suita, 10 minutes on foot from JR or Hankyu Suita Station. Its history says potters who fired Sue ware and tiles here are thought to have founded it. Fires destroyed its records; the halls date from 1984. Festivals are held on April 19–20 and October 19–20.
- Deity
- Susanoo (with Amaterasu and the Sumiyoshi deities)
- Known for
- Warding off bad luck and unlucky directions, fire safety, business (official)
- Nearest station
- 10 min walk from JR or Hankyu Suita Station (official)
- Buildings
- Rebuilt in 1984 (the 'Great Showa Rebuilding')
01 — HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
The guardian shrine of Katayama, north of JR Suita Station, remembering an ancient hill of kilns.
Direction-protection rites
Known for 'hoyoke' purifications before a transfer, move or trip, to avoid misfortune from the direction you head in (by reservation).
Danjiri and night stalls
The spring festival (Apr 19–20) brings danjiri floats and night stalls; the autumn festival (Oct 19–20) starts with a procession on the preceding Sunday.
Atago in the grounds
Atago Shrine (summer festival Aug 24) and a Toyokawa Inari shrine stand in the grounds.
02 — HISTORY
History: legend and record, side by side
Tradition (legend), written records and expert estimates are labelled separately.
The kiln hill Estimate
Potters are thought to have enshrined Susanoo here (shrine history).
Lost to war fire Record
Buildings and records burned, so the founding date is unknown.
Gozu Tenno shrine Record
Recorded as the Gozu Tenno shrine of Katayama village.
Atago enshrined Record
The Atago shrine of Deguchi-cho was merged in.
Burned again Record
A fire destroyed all the buildings.
Showa rebuilding Record
The aging halls were rebuilt into today's form.
03 — FESTIVALS
Festivals & annual events
| Sagicho bonfire | Jan 15 |
|---|---|
| Setsubun | Feb 3 (fire rite 15:00) |
| Spring festival | Apr 19 (eve) & 20, danjiri floats |
| Purification | Jun 30, 18:00 |
| Summer festival (Atago) | Aug 24 |
| Autumn festival | Oct 19 (eve) & 20 |
Dates follow the shrine's published calendar. Check each year's notice for times and details.
04 — HOW TO VISIT
How to pray at a Shinto shrine
- 1
Bow at the torii
The torii gate marks the sacred area. Give a small bow before passing through, and walk to one side of the path rather than down the middle.
- 2
Purify at the water basin
If there is a temizuya, rinse your left hand, then right, rinse your mouth with water poured into your left hand, then rinse the ladle handle.
- 3
Two bows, two claps, one bow
Drop a coin in the offering box, ring the bell if there is one, bow deeply twice, clap twice, make your wish, then bow once more.
- 4
Photos and quiet
Photography in the grounds is generally fine; avoid shooting inside the halls or during ceremonies. The shrine sits in a residential area, so keep voices low.
05 — ACCESS
Access & basics
| Address | 3-3 Deguchi-cho, Suita |
|---|---|
| Phone | 06-6388-4070 |
| Official site | katayama-jinja.jp ↗ |
Official: 10 min on foot from JR Kyoto Line or Hankyu Senri Line Suita Station. Parking in the grounds.
06 — PHOTOS
Photos
No free-licensed photos of this shrine are available yet.
FAQ
FAQ
When is the autumn festival?
Oct 19 (eve) and 20. A procession is held on the Sunday before (official).
Do direction-protection rites need a reservation?
Yes — call the shrine office (06-6388-4070) to book (official).
Is there parking?
Yes, in the grounds (official).
Sources
Written independently from the shrine's official site, Suita City and the Osaka Jinja-cho.
Checked: 2026-10-25