Shitennō-ji

Shitennō-ji

nihongo|Shitennō-ji|四天王寺 is a Buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan.

Prince Shōtoku constructed this temple in 593, using the construction firm Kongō Gumi. It is the oldest officially administered temple in Japan, although the temple buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries.

It is also home to a major flea market on the 21st of each month.

Access

*a 5-minute walk from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line.
*a 15-minute walk from Tennoji Station on the JR West Lines and the Osaka Municipal Subway Lines.
*a 15-minute walk from Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line.

External links

* [http://www.shitennoji.or.jp/ Shitennō-ji (Japanese)]


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