Overview
Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, is Japan's first state-sponsored Buddhist temple, with around 1,400 years of history. The 'Shitenno-ji style' layout — middle gate, five-story pagoda, main hall, and lecture hall on a single axis — is Japan's oldest temple plan and is believed to have been influenced by Korea's Baekje kingdom. On the 21st and 22nd of each month, the lively Honko-koh flea market fills the grounds with antiques and street food. The nearby thousand-year-old Gokuraku-jodo Garden is perfect for quiet contemplation. Free admission (central precinct JPY 300). A 5-minute walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station (Tanimachi Line).
💰 Tickets
Grounds free; central precinct JPY 300, Honbo Garden JPY 300, treasure house JPY 500.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
08:30-16:30 (varies by season)
🚇 Getting there
5 minutes from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station Exit 4 (Tanimachi Line) or 12 from JR Tennoji.
⏱️ How long to visit
About 1 hour.
🌅 Best time to visit
Open 8:30-16:30 (seasonal). The big antique/flea markets on the 21st-22nd of each month are a highlight — time your visit if you can.
Travel Tips
Visit on the 21st or 22nd to catch the Honko-koh market with antiques and street food. You can climb the 5-story pagoda inside.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Osaka, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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