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Shitennoji Temple near Tennoji Staion in Osaka Japan

 

About

Shitennoji Temple (in Japanese; Shiten No Ji Tera 四天王寺) is one of Japan's oldest temples (they claim to be "The Oldest"). It was established in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan. When entering the temple, the outer temple grounds are free to enter, but the Gokuraku-jodo Garden and the treasure house has a paid entrance. The temple is rich in history and it was renovated to show it's old design during the 6th century. There are many beautiful buildings on the grounds and you could spend a quite a bit of time strolling through the grounds. You may enter the outer grounds for free but the inner grounds require a ticket (a small fee).

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Tennoji

1-11-18 Shitennoji
Osaka-shi, Osaka 543-0051 Japan

Tel: 06-6771-0066

10-15 min. walk from Tennoji Station exit 17.

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Hotels & Lodging

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Hours & Fees

Hours: Generally best to visit between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Closed: Temple grounds never close

Cost: Free for the general grounds, a small fee to view special exhibitions.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Shitennoji Temple Homepage