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The five-storey pagoda and the Golden Hall of Shitennō-ji under a clear sky, with the Abeno Harukas tower in the distance.
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Shitennō-ji

Shitennō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Tennōji ward that, according to tradition, Prince Shōtoku founded in 593, which makes it one of the oldest officially founded temples in Japan. Its central precinct sets the middle gate, five-storey pagoda, Golden Hall and lecture hall in a single line; the buildings were last rebuilt in 1963. A garden and a treasure hall lie beside it.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 08:30–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source shitennoji.or.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon08:30–16:00
Tue08:30–16:00
Wed08:30–16:00
Thu08:30–16:00
Fri08:30–16:00
Sat08:30–16:00
Sun08:30–16:00

Nearby

Tennōji Zoo

zoo

Abeno Harukas

observation tower

From $12.55

Tsūtenkaku

observation tower

From $9.50

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Shitennō-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:30–16:00.

Official site

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