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Osaka: Japan’s Oldest Temple & Bone Buddha Walking Tour

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Osaka City Tennoji Area(Tennoji, Abeno)
Guided tours
Osaka City Tennoji Area(Tennoji, Abeno)

Osaka: Japan’s Oldest Temple & Bone Buddha Walking Tour

Explore Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple and discover the unique Bone Buddha at Isshinji on this cultural walking tour through Osaka’s spiritual history.

Itinerary

Stone Torii Gate at Shitennoji temple.
Please meet your guide in front of the stone torii gate (Ishidori) at the main entrance of Shitennoji Temple. The guide will be holding a sign with your name. The meeting point is a short walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station.
1
Shitenno-ji
Guided tour (1 hours)
2
Isshin-ji
Guided tour (30min)
3
Finish at
Isshin-ji

Plan

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Private Tour

2 hours

<Inclusions>
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Shitennoji and Isshinji Temples
Admission to Shitennoji’s main temple complex
Admission to the Pure Land Garden

<Plan Code>
G-OSK-014-1-PR

80.77USD~

Highlights

Visit Japan’s oldest officially established Buddhist temple
Explore Shitennoji’s central precinct and Pure Land Garden
Discover the striking modern gate of Isshinji Temple
See the unique Bone Buddha made from cremated ashes
Learn how Buddhism shaped early and urban Japan

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Shitennoji and Isshinji Temples
Admission to Shitennoji’s main temple complex
Admission to the Pure Land Garden

Experience details


Shitennoji temple is one of the oldest and most important temples in Japan. This prestigious temple was build in 593 by Prince Shotoku who has played a major role in spreading Buddhism in Japan. Despite of its significance, Shitennoji temple is less visited by tourists compared to other popular temples in Japan due to its location. During this tour, you will visit the central buildings and the beautiful garden at Shitennoji temple with your expert guide.

Your next and last destination is Isshinji temple. You will be astonished by the very modern main gate extremely unusual for a temple designed by the current head priest. Behind this unique gate, there lies Isshinji temple with a history of nearly 9 centuries. The temple is home to more than 2 milions of Osaka residents' ancestors whose ashes are turned into "Bone Buddha" at the temple.

Join this tour and learn the interesting history and secrets of both the famous Shitennoji temple and hidden but equally important Isshinji temple.

Meeting Place

Stone Torii Gate at Shitennoji temple.: Please meet your guide in front of the stone torii gate (Ishidori) at the main entrance of Shitennoji Temple. The guide will be holding a sign with your name. The meeting point is a short walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station.

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