Shitenno-ji Temple (Head Temple of the Wa School of Buddhism)

The Shitenno-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Osaka City. Founded by Prince Shotoku in 593, it is the oldest officially-sanctioned Buddhist temple in Japan. The Temple is laid out in the most ancient Japanese temple architecture style, with the Chu-mon gate, Five-storeyed Pagoda, Kon-do hall and Lecture hall arranged in a straight line running north to south, encircled by a long corridor. The Temple’s stone Torii gateway is said to be the entrance to the Pure Land (also known as the Western Paradise), and is designated as an Important Cultural Property; this gateway was rebuilt in 1294. The Shitenno-ji Temple is famous for the “Doya-doya” Buddhist memorial service which is held there on January 14th every year.

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Shitenno-ji Temple (Head Temple of the Wa School of Buddhism)

Address: Osaka Osakashi Tennouji-ku Shitennouji 1-11-18 Map
Area: Tennoji / Shinsekai Area
Phone: 0667710066
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.]8:30-16:30
[Oct.- Mar.]8:30-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Central Garan] Adults300yen
[Garden]Adults300yen
[Treasure Hall]Adults500yen
Parking Lot: Not available
※Times Available(34spaces) next to Nandaimon
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Osaka Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet for Visit)
Note: * Smoking areas cannot be used due to the problem of smoking.
Average budget: [Day] 10,000yen or more [Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (Wheelchairs can be rented to various places) * Inquiries required