A couple can enjoy quiet garden walks, light incense together, and browse the monthly flea market, but limited shaded seating and no evening illumination reduce romantic ambience.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can cover major areas—the pagoda, garden, and turtle pond—without rushing.
Outer Courtyard Stroll:
Walk through the South Gate and admire the five-story pagoda from outside.
Tip: Visit early to enjoy wide-open spaces and soft morning light.
Inner Precinct Visit:
Enter the Kondō main hall to see Prince Shōtoku’s statue.
Tip: Buy a single ticket that includes the pagoda and garden.
Climb the Five-Story Pagoda:
Reach the viewing platform for skyline photos.
Tip: Stand on the north side for the best Osaka city view.
Gokuraku-jōdo Garden Walk:
Stroll around the Pure Land garden with seasonal flowers.
Tip: Hold hands and follow the stone paths for a peaceful route.
Turtle Pond:
Feed and watch turtles gather on the stone platforms.
Tip: Bring a small piece of lettuce for feeding.
Treasure Museum:
View national treasures like ancient sutra fans.
Tip: Check the daily closing time to avoid missing the last entry.
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
Inner precinct entry (per person) | JPY 300 |
Gokuraku-jōdo Garden entry (per person) | JPY 300 |
Treasure Museum entry (per person) | JPY 500 |
Total Estimated | JPY 2,200 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Spring brings cherry blossoms around the pagoda. In autumn, maples turn the garden fiery red. Rainy season may make paths slippery—wear sturdy shoes.
Address: 1-chōme-11-18 Shitennōji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0051, Japan
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Linlin Chai
One of the best temples in Osaka Japan , if you could go visit in daylight would be cool ! There were many Japanese people taking their dogs for a walk in the areas ! Very friendly people and interesting place to go ! Even at night! Give us a completely different perspective for our visit .
Nehal Ahmed
We came to Shitennoji to see all the temples in the area. It is somewhat from the train station, we had to walk a bit during hot summer day. There’s a small entrance fee to get the tickets to enter. The premise has some really huge temples. They look amazing. Lots of tourists visit this spot for its spiritual values. It takes about half an hour to an hour to explore the area. Outside of the templ...
Michael Chiang
As a tourist and a Buddhist, I cannot recommend this temple enough. Walking through the gates of the temple grounds, one can feel the history of the temple and realize how serene the temple is. The main halls of the temples are also air conditioned so it is a good place to escape from Osaka’s nasty summer heat. The main halls of the temples are not a place of worship, with the statues of Buddha an...
Joe C
It's a traditional Japanese temple with a tower which you can walk up and see the surrounding. It's not quite as beautiful as some other temples in Japan. I found the surrounding lacking a nice garden. However, when we visit, there was a market (kind of like a farmer's market and some local artists with their product). Not sure if it was a weekend thing.
James Milliss
Went here on the 21st for the monthly flea market and it was such a good time. The temple itself is beautiful, but the market around it is what made the day – massive setup with heaps of cool old Japanese stuff, antiques, handmade bits, all sorts of random treasures. Was awesome just wandering around the temple grounds hunting through stalls. Plenty of local food stalls too – proper street food vi...
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