The “Shitenouji” was built by Prince Seitoku in the first year of Emperor Suiko (593).

According to the Nihon Shoki, it is said that the statue of the Four Tennos was carved in prayer for victory during the battle between Moriya Monobe.

On April 22 every year in memory of the day of the death of Prince Seitoku, you can observe Tennoji Bugaku for free at the “Seireikai Dance Daihosho” held

In addition, a temple festive is held on the 21st and 22nd of every month, and the stalls, including antiques, are lined up and attract not only locals but tourists.

Visiting time
[Door / Central Temple / Garden]
April-September 8: 30-16: 30 * 21st of every month, 8: 00-17: 00 during the meeting
October-March 8: 30-16: 00 * Every month 21st, 8: 00-16: 30 during the meeting, October 21st, 8: 00-17: 00 during the meeting

Address
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Access
About 12 minutes on foot from JR “Tennoji” station, about 5 minutes on foot from “Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka” station on the subway Tanimachi line