Osaka - Shitennoji Temple - Helpful Travel Guide for New Visitors


Shitennoji (Temple) is a Buddhist temple located in the Tennoji district of southern Osaka.

Shitennoji Temple in Osaka is considered one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan.

Shitennoji in Osaka has been reconstructed many times as it has been burned down several times over the centuries.

The many gates at Osaka Shitenno-ji are guarded by large wooden statues known as Nio or Benevolent Kings.

Temple gates include the Great West Gate (Gokuraku-mon), the Great East Gate and the Great South Gate (Nandai-mon).

More useful information in this Shitennoji Temple travel guide for visitors to Osaka, Japan.

 

Shitennoji Temple Address

 

1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051, Japan


Shitennoji Temple Admission and Hours


Shitennoji Temple Entrance Fee :

Admission to the grounds: FREE

Admission fee for the Inner precinct, Gokuraku-jodo Garden and the Treasure House.

Shitennoji Temple Hours :

8:30AM to 04:30PM (Last Entrance 4:00PM)


Getting to Shitennoji Temple in Osaka


To Shitennoji Temple in Osaka by Subway or JR Loop Line :

- Take the Midosuji Line subway, Tanimachi Line subway and JR Osaka Loop Line to Tennoji Station.

- Follow signs to Shitennoji Temple.

- Approx. 10-15 mins walk from Tennoji Station

Or

- Take Tanimachi Line subway to Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station
- Follow signs to Shitennoji Temple.
- Approx. 5 mins walk from Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Shitennoji Temple

 

• Go before 4 pm as the Temple closes at 4:30 pm

• Wear good shoes as Shitennoji Temple complex is large

 

Website

 

In Japanese - Official Shitennoji Temple Website
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