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Shitennoji is the oldest state temple in Japan. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism to Japan. Although the temple's buildings burned down several times throughout the centuries, they were always carefully reconstructed to reflect the original 6th century design.
Shitennoji's many impressive buildings include a five-storied pagoda and the Golden Hall in which Prince Shotoku is enshrined. There is also a turtle pond and the garden of Gokuraku-jodo, which represents the Buddhist paradise. A treasure house exhibits paintings, sculptures, scriptures and other valuable belongings of the temple.
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How to get there
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Shitennoji Temple is a short walk from Shitennoji-mae-Yuhigaoka Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a ten minute walk north of JR Tennoji Station on the JR Loop Line.
How to get to and around Osaka
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Hours and Fees
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| Inner sanctum (Golden Hall) | | Hours: | 8:30 to 16:30 (until 16:00 from October through March)
Admission ends 20 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | 300 yen (inner sanctum only), 700 yen (everything) |
| Treasure House | | Hours: | 8:30 to 16:30 (until 16:00 from October through March)
Admission ends 20 minutes before closing time. | | Closed: | Mondays (except if Monday falls on a national holiday) | | Admission: | 200 yen (treasure house only), 700 yen (everything) |
| Gokuraku-jodo Garden | | Hours: | 10:00 to 16:00 (entry until 15:30) | | Closed: | Irregularly when memorial services are held. | | Admission: | 300 yen (garden only), 700 yen (everything) |
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Popularity of Shitennoji Temple:
Users who have been to Osaka: 1441
Users who have been to Shitennoji Temple: 809th of 14 most visited sights in Osaka.
223rd of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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