What other travelers are saying about Shitenno-ji Temple
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.
It's very quiet compared to the other shrines/temples in the country and was an awesome experience.
There's a lot of history behind it and very peaceful temples within the complex. There's an entry fee but it's not crowded. The main temple is wonderful.
You can climb to the top of the tower up a narrow staircase.
I like this place. It’s less crowded comparing to other shires/temples in either Tokyo or Kyoto. It’s not small either if you go through it completely. There is a trade off, the temple’s architecture is less complicated than those famous temples in Tokyo and Kyoto but it’s still a great place worth to spend a visit.
Beautiful and well maintained Buddhist shrine and temple. The tower at the center can be visited (without shoes) but I was a bit disappointed by its content.
The rest of the buildings contains wonderful idols of Buddha and well decorated walls.
Worth the entrance fees, be beware, your ticket only gives you access to one site out of the 3 printed on it. We were refused at the museum entrance because we thought it was a ticket for the 3 places. (Our bad, out the translation is wrong somehow)
The free area worth the visit as well.
We passed by this temple on the way to Tsūtenkaku Observation Tower. I was fascinated by the sheer size that had been converted to a used bookstore. There were stalls as far as the eye can see.
Nevertheless, it is significantly less crowded than other major shrines and thus provides ample opportunity to explore / take pictures without feeling rushed by tourists
