Written by Greg Lane
Originally constructed in 592 (and reconstructed many times since), Shitennoji is considered to be the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan.
The grounds of the temple are divided into various sectors, some free and others with entry fees as follows.
Inner Precinct: ¥500
Gokuraku-Jodo Garden: ¥300
Treasure House: ¥500
Suggested Activity
Go Bar Hopping in Osaka [With Full Dinner]
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka's popular nightlife district of Namba. Sample tasty Japanese pub-style food, and wash it down with your choice of drinks, from sake to umeshu and beer — all in the company of a knowledgeable guide!
If doing some Osaka sightseeing, the temple can be easily combined with a trip to the nearby Tennoji Park.
The temple can be reached on foot in 10 minutes from Tennoji Station.
四天王寺
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Sun
- 0.6 km from Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station Tanimachi Line (T26)
- 0.7 km from Tennōji Station Osaka Loop Line (O1)Hanwa Line (R20)Yamatoji Line (Q20)Midōsuji Line (M23)Tanimachi Line (T27)
- 0.9 km from Teradachō Station Osaka Loop Line (O2)
