Admission
- Adult (18+)¥500
- High School Student (15-18)¥300
- Elementary/Junior High (6-14)Free
- Visitors with disabilitiesFree
At a Glance
Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 CE by Prince Shotoku, is Japan's oldest officially administered temple and predates even the famous Horyuji Temple, making it a cornerstone of Japanese Buddhism's introduction from Korea.
Despite being destroyed by war and natural disasters multiple times throughout history, Shitenno-ji has been faithfully rebuilt in its original 6th-century style each time, with the most recent reconstruction following World War II bombing in 1945.
The temple's layout follows the ancient Shitenno-ji-shiki style, with a straight line arrangement of the gate, pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall, serving as a model for many early Japanese Buddhist temples.
The temple holds a flea market called Daishi-ichi on the 21st of each month. This tradition, dating back to the Edo period, offers visitors a variety of items, from antiques to street food.
Bustling
Thorough (90+ minutes)
Fascinating facts about this place
Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 CE by Prince Shotoku, is Japan's oldest officially administered temple and predates even the famous Horyuji Temple, making it a cornerstone of Japanese Buddhism's introduction from Korea.
Despite being destroyed by war and natural disasters multiple times throughout history, Shitenno-ji has been faithfully rebuilt in its original 6th-century style each time, with the most recent reconstruction following World War II bombing in 1945.
The temple's layout follows the ancient Shitenno-ji-shiki style, with a straight line arrangement of the gate, pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall, serving as a model for many early Japanese Buddhist temples.
8 structures on the grounds
Part of the straight-line garan arrangement north of the inner gate.
Southernmost gate in the Shitennoji style garan arrangement.
Museum building with posted admission fees.
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Osaka, Osaka Prefecture