Located in the southeast of central Osaka, the Tennoji (“V‰¤Ž›, Tennōji) and neighboring Abeno districts are home to Abeno Harukas, one of Japan's tallest skyscrapers. Tennoji Station is one of Osaka's largest transportation hubs, served by multiple JR and subway lines. Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station is just across the street.

The area south of Tennoji Station has undergone redevelopment in recent years, revitalizing the district. With about seven malls in the immediate vicinity of the station, there is a wide range of shopping opportunities. Other nearby attractions include Shitennoji Temple and Tennoji Park with a zoological garden and an art museum. West of the park lies Shinsekai, a uniquely Osakan dining and entertainment district.

  • Abeno Harukas
    Observatory: 9:00 to 22:00
    Shopping: 10:00 to 20:00
    Restaurants: 11:00 to 23:00
  • Mio Tennoji
    Shopping: 10:30 to 20:30
    Restaurants: 11:00 to 23:00
  • Abeno Q's Mall
    Shopping: 10:00 to 21:00
    Restaurants: 10:00 to 22:00 (some restaurants until 23:00)
  • Shitennoji Temple

Getting there and around

JR Tennoji Station is one of the major stations on the Osaka Loop Line with direct JR connections to Nara, Kansai Airport and Wakayama. Kintetsu Osaka Abenobashi Station is the terminal station for Kintetsu trains to Asuka and Yoshino. It is located beneath the Abeno Harukas building, across the street from JR Tennoji Station.

From Osaka Station

15 minutes, 210 yen from JR Osaka Station. Alternatively, 15 minutes, 290 yen from Umeda Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. Get off at Tennoji Station.

From Namba Station

5 minutes, 170 yen from JR Namba Station. Alternatively, 5 minutes, 240 yen from Namba Station on the Midosuji Subway Line. Get off at Tennoji Station.

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Hotels around Osaka

    • Kaneyoshi Ryokan
      A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle.
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    • Guest House Wa N Wa
      Budget-friendly
      Located 300 metres from Miyuki-no-Mori Tenjin-gu Shrine, Guest House Wa N Wa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features quiet street views and is 200 metres from Miyuki-dori Shopping Street and 400 metres from Ansenji Temple. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. A balcony with city views is offered in each unit. The units include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Guest House Wa N Wa include Tsuru no Hashi, Osaka Seiwa Church and The Osaka Korean Church in Japan. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.
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    • ESLEAD HOTEL Osaka Tsuruhashi
      Mid-range
      Situated in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district in Osaka, ESLEAD HOTEL Osaka Tsuruhashi offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 500 metres from Kyogan-ji Temple, 700 metres from Sanadayama Park and less than 1 km from Osaka Momotani Church. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Osaka Johnan Christ Church. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a balcony with a city view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near ESLEAD HOTEL Osaka Tsuruhashi include Tsuruhashi Shopping Street, Himekoso Shrine and Anraku-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.
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    • Waqoo Shitaderamachi
      Luxury
      Waqoo Shitaderamachi is situated in Tennoji, in Osaka. The accommodation is 500 metres from popular areas such as Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms feature a Plasmacluster ion air purifier/humidifier. This property provides Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Shitennoji is 600 metres from Waqoo Shitaderamachi, while Namba CITY shopping mall is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 16 km from the property.
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    • Residence Saku
      Mid-range
      Located within less than 1 km of Tsutenkaku and a 14-minute walk of Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument, Residence Saku features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Osaka. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation provides free WiFi, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. The units include a desk. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Kuroda Han Historical Gate, Kanshizume of Wells and Yasui Shrine. Itami Airport is 24 km away.
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    • Harper House
      Mid-range
      Located in Osaka, 1.1 km from Matsunomiya Shrine, Harper House provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The accommodation features a hot tub. This 3-star ryokan offers private entrance. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Abe Oji Shrine, Abeno Seimei Shrine and Tsurumibashi Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from Harper House.
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    • Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
      Luxury
      Opened in March 2014, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is located on the high floors of Abeno Harukas building featuring direct access to Tennoji Station. Luxurious rooms feature free WiFi, and guests can enjoy 360 degree views of the city from the panoramic view point on the 58th floor. On-site private parking is available at an additional charge. The spacious air-conditioned rooms feature Sealy beds, a coffee machine, an electric kettle and a minibar. Ironing facilities, a safety deposit box and an en suite bathroom are included in each. Located above the 38th floor, all rooms offer stunning city views. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or shop at the Kintetsu Department Store located on the lower floors of the building. A free-use business centre is on site, while a museum and outdoor terrace can be enjoyed on the 16th floor. Luggage storage service is offered at the 24-hour front desk. The restaurant on the 57th floor offers Japanese and Western meals, as well as Teppanyaki grill dishes. A buffet restaurant featuring a bright open kitchen is available on the 19th floor. Miyako Osaka Marriott Hotel is a 10-minute train ride from Namba Station and a 20-minute train ride from Osaka/Umeda Station. Tennoji Zoo is a 10-minute walk away. Universal Studios Japan TM is located a 30-minute train ride away. Osaka Marriot Miyako Hotel is an Alliance Hotel of Universal Studios Japan TM. ? Universal Studios.
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    • Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji
      Luxury
      Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Train Station, Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji offers a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi access and accommodation with a stylish Balinese d?cor. Rooms are air conditioned and feature dark brown wooden furnishings. Each comes equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, an electric kettle and a refrigerator. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a shower. Rooms also have a seating area with a sofa. At Tennoji Bali Tower, family friendly activities including karaoke and playrooms are available. Other facilities offered include on-site shops. Luggage storage is available at the front desk. You can enjoy alcoholic beverages and meals at the guest lounge "LUNON". Tennoji Zoo can be accessed within a 10-minute walk, while the bustling Namba area is a 10-minute train ride away. From Kansai International Airport, the hotel is a 40 minutesf train ride away.
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    • Dynasty Hotel & Resort Osaka
      Mid-range
      Attractively located in the Uehommachi, Tennoji, Southern Osaka district of Osaka, Dynasty Hotel & Resort Osaka is situated 700 metres from Manpuku-ji Temple, 700 metres from Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument and 700 metres from Daikaku-ji Temple. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. All units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Dynasty Hotel & Resort Osaka have a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Shimoyamatobashi Monument, Komyo-ji Temple and Shinko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from Dynasty Hotel & Resort Osaka.
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    • R Hotel Namba South
      Mid-range
      Situated within 800 metres of Tsurumibashi Shopping Street and 800 metres of Matsunomiya Shrine, R Hotel Namba South features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Osaka. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Tsumori Shrine. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at R Hotel Namba South also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a city view. At the accommodation rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Guests at R Hotel Namba South can enjoy an ? la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Tsutenkaku, Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument and Kamomecho Park. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 24 km from R Hotel Namba South.
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    • Hostel Takeyado
      Mid-range
      Attractively set in the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, Hostel Takeyado is set 1.6 km from Matsunomiya Shrine, 1.8 km from Sumiyoshi Park and 2.1 km from Abe Oji Shrine. With a terrace, the 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Mandaike Park. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Hostel Takeyado rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Abeno Seimei Shrine is 2.1 km from the accommodation, while Tsurumibashi Shopping Street is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 28 km from Hostel Takeyado.
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