Shitenno-ji
One of Japan's oldest temples
Kanpai's opinion
#2 in Tennoji
#2 in Tennoji
Continuing my posts on which places to visit in Osaka, I'd recommend the Tennoji area southeast of the city.
This district of Osaka is home to:
- an eponymous park and it Japanese garden named Keitaku-en
- several Buddhist temples, the main one is called Shitennoji and was built during the sixth century, it is named after the four gods of heaven it worships
- a zoo and the Municipal Museum of Art
Not that far away from Tennoji, is the typical area of Shinsekai.
Shitenno-ji photo gallery
Must see around: Tennoji attractions
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How to get to Shitenno-ji
Tennoji Station on JR train lines (including Loop Line) and subway (Midosuji and Tanimachi lines), then 10 minute walk
Opening hours
From 8:30am to 4:30pm from April to September
From 8:30am to 4pm from October to March
Last entry 30 minutes before closing
Admission
Free
To access the interior or garden:
- Adults: ¥300 (~US$ 3.00)
- College and high school students: ¥200 (~US$ 2.00)
- Children: free
In Japanese
四天王寺
Resources
Official website (in Japanese)
Book a JR Pass to travel to Shitenno-ji
Unlimited JR train in Japan
7 days = US$ 258
14 days = US$ 411
7 days = US$ 258
14 days = US$ 411