Shitennoji Temple

Unclaimed

Worth visiting. I was there in the morning as majority of the stores and other places open after 11am. It was quiet and not crowded at all! Apart from me, there was a school excursion and people who were there for buddhist ceremonies. - inside the wall are beautifully painted and tell a story of the Buddhism from India to Japan. - extremely well maintained as it went through a renovation after the WWII. - be respectful: be quiet and do not take pictures inside where the ceremonies are conducted. You should definitely check it out.

A beautiful place... A peaceful place. The beauty of people and the nice and welcome of the people working inside..the temple.. And the smile of the gentlemen that sell to us incense stick to offer at temple ,his patience to explain to us the story of temple.. It's one of the most emotional places ever visited

Peaceful, historical, and deeply rooted in Japan’s spiritual past—Shitennō-ji was a beautiful change of pace from the city’s fast energy. Knowing it’s Japan’s oldest officially administered temple adds a lot of weight to the visit. The grounds were spacious and well-kept, with a calm, meditative vibe throughout. I appreciated how it wasn’t overly touristy—just enough people to feel alive but still quiet enough to reflect. If you’re into history, tradition, or just want a peaceful walk surrounded by timeless architecture, this place is worth the stop.

Amazing temple complex, like really genuinely impressive. I’ve been to A LOT of Buddhist temples in Japan, this was one of those places where you can feel a higher presence. I’ve been to Osaka before in the past, so was looking for something different. This place refreshed me. It was also very cool that they let you inside the pagoda. This place seems very sacred. Note to other tourists: of course make sure to be modest, and extra quiet. no pictures inside of any of the temples. But also, and mainly, i saw a lot of people entering the temple complex area with the pagodas without paying after close. I mean, doors were shut to all the temples so im sure nobody got to actually do anything. But it felt blatantly disrespectful, especially because there was a huge sign in English saying closed by the area where you’re supposed to pay. Only reason they were able to get in is because they went through the exit area. Just be mindful, Japan is a beautifully respectful place and it’s important that we tourists don’t ruin that.

Very well preserved Temple and accessible tower. Inside the temple thousands of relics with prayers or memorials of beloved ones. I used chatGPT voice with video captures to guide me and that was very useful. Be aware of pictures not allowed, please respect it. Just before you enter the site there is a delicious matcha and ice cream bar.