Solo visitors can wander freely, collect a temple stamp, and climb the pagoda without waiting for others, and all paths are well signed in English, so independent exploration is smooth.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Solo travelers can explore the main halls, pagoda, and garden at an easy pace.
Inner Precinct & Five-Story Pagoda:
Enter the central Garan to see Prince Shōtoku’s statue and climb the pagoda for rooftop views.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid ticket lines and frame the Osaka skyline from the top.
Turtle Pond Observation:
Watch hundreds of turtles on the sacred pond platforms near the stone stage.
Tip: Bring a small piece of lettuce to feed the turtles quietly.
Goshuin Temple Stamp:
Collect the temple’s calligraphy seal in a goshuin-chō for a unique souvenir.
Tip: Buy or bring a stamp book and carry exact change (300–500 yen).
Omikuji Fortune Slip:
Draw a paper fortune to learn your luck and tie bad omikuji on display wires.
Tip: Keep good fortunes in your wallet; tie bad ones neatly on the racks.
Treasure Museum Visit:
Browse national treasures like ancient sutra fans and Buddhist statues indoors.
Tip: Combine this with the pagoda ticket to save time; open 9:00–16:30.
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
Inner Precinct & Pagoda ticket | JPY 300 |
Treasure Museum ticket | JPY 500 |
Goshuin stamp | JPY 300 |
Omikuji fortune slip | JPY 100 |
Total Estimated | JPY 1,200 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
On the 21st and 22nd of each month, explore the flea market with around 300 stalls selling crafts and street snacks. In spring, spot seasonal blooms in the Pure Land garden and colorful foliage in autumn.
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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