What other travelers are saying about Shitenno-ji Temple
Went here on the 21st for the monthly flea market and it was such a good time. The temple itself is beautiful, but the market around it is what made the day – massive setup with heaps of cool old Japanese stuff, antiques, handmade bits, all sorts of random treasures.
Was awesome just wandering around the temple grounds hunting through stalls.
Plenty of local food stalls too – proper street food vibes, real authentic stuff.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re in Osaka on the 21st or 22nd – one of the best little surprises of the trip. And it’s free entry!!
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.
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
Nice temple for up to 1 hour visit, especially if combined with a walk/visit to other places in the area. I didn't pay to enter the main temple building as it could be seen mostly from outside and I was satisfied with the overall experience.
