Shitennouji

Shitennoji Temple was built in the first year of Emperor Suiko's reign (593). This was over 1400 years ago. The Nihon Shoki tells us that during the battle between Mononobe Moriya and Soga Umako, Prince Shotoku, who supported the Soga clan who worshiped Buddhism, carved statues of the Four Heavenly Kings himself in order to overcome the disadvantageous situation. He vowed that if he won, he would build a temple to enshrine the Four Heavenly Kings and save all the people of this world, and the temple was built to fulfill that vow after the victory.

Recommended spots

Five-storied pagoda

A five-storied pagoda made of steel and reinforced concrete located in the center of the temple. The pagoda is approximately 37 meters high, and its exterior is based on the Asuka style, which is an older version of the five-storied pagoda of Horyuji Temple, but the interior has six floors and a spiral staircase. This is the first time that the appearance of an ancient temple has been reconstructed based on excavation results, and was designed by Fujishima Kaijiro.

Honbo Garden

This garden has been renovated and landscaped based on the parable of ``Two Rivers and Hundred Paths,'' which was preached by the Chinese monk Shantao in ``Sanzengi.'' The two rivers refer to the ``river of water'' and the ``river of fire.'' The river of water is ``coveting'' when life is going well, and the river of fire is ``having anger and resentment'' when life is going well. . These two rivers are a living hell, and the ``100 roads'' between them are likened to the path to the Pure Land.

Admission fee (cash only)

place adult High school/university student Junior high/elementary school students Kindergarten children
central temple ¥300 ¥200 free free
Honbo Garden ¥300 ¥200 ¥200 free
treasure house ¥500 ¥300 free free

Main festivals

Tanabata Yube
July 7th ~ July 9th

The 27m-long "Bamboo Tunnel" that imitates the Milky Way is popular, and children and visitors put their "dreams" and "wish" into the approximately 400 bamboo trees decorated with 30,000 illuminations and streamers. You can tie strips of paper.
*Photo quotation Abeno Economic Newspaper

Kagari no Bugaku
October 22nd

It has been handed down continuously since the Asuka period.Classical performing arts “Tennoji Bugaku”Bugaku is performed in the midst of a roaring bonfire.Inviting you to a world of fantasy on a summer evening
*Photo quotation Nikkei Shimbun

Nissokan

Nissokan is a special Buddhist event. Due to the length of the sun, it is generally held at Shitennoji on the vernal and autumnal equinox days, but it was originally part of the Jodo sect's training.Nissokan is a practice of meditating and purifying the mind, so it doesn't seem to be something that has been specifically decided to be done on this day.。
*Photo quotation Extra edition NET

Impressions

In particular, the Honbo garden was very relaxing as the richness of nature reminded me of a sacred place. There is no doubt that you will feel like you have escaped from the Six Paths and reached the Pure Land of Emancipation!

infomation

Shitennoji Temple

〒 543-0051
1-11-88 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Tel 06-6771-0066


Central Cathedral/Garden/Treasure Hall

April~September 8:00-16:30

October~March 8:00-16:00

Prayers outside

You can visit us anytime

Regular holiday : No holidays


20 minutes walk from Osaka-Uehonmachi Station

Basically free inside the precincts


wifi : ×


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