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Osaka Oldest Buddhist District Tour - Shitennoji & Isshinji
Osaka
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Join this cultural tour to explore two distinctive temples in Osaka that reveal different chapters of Japan’s spiritual history. Your journey begins at Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku and recognized as Japan’s oldest officially established Buddhist temple. Built to honor the Four Heavenly Kings, it represents the early spread of Buddhism in Japan. As you explore its central complex and Pure Land Garden, you will learn about early Buddhist design and the concept of the Western Paradise.
The tour continues to Isshinji Temple, known for its modern gate and nearly 900 years of history. Isshinji is famous for its unique “Bone Buddhas,” statues formed from the cremated ashes of more...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Japonais & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Japonais & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission to the Pure Land Garden
Guide professionnel anglophone
Guided tour of Shitennoji and Isshinji Temples
Admission to Shitennoji’s main temple complex
Transport vers et depuis le point de rendez-vous
Nourriture et boissons
dépenses personnelles
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Shitennoji Ishinotorii (Stone Torii Gate)
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.
Retour
Isshin-ji
The tour will disperse at the gate of Isshinji Temple. From here, the tour is close to the subway station and Tennoji, the southern gateway to Osaka.
Osaka Oldest Buddhist District Tour - Shitennoji & Isshinji
Osaka
À propos
Join this cultural tour to explore two distinctive temples in Osaka that reveal different chapters of Japan’s spiritual history. Your journey begins at Shitenno-ji, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku and recognized as Japan’s oldest officially established Buddhist temple. Built to honor the Four Heavenly Kings, it represents the early spread of Buddhism in Japan. As you explore its central complex and Pure Land Garden, you will learn about early Buddhist design and the concept of the Western Paradise.
The tour continues to Isshinji Temple, known for its modern gate and nearly 900 years of history. Isshinji is famous for its unique “Bone Buddhas,” statues formed from the cremated ashes of more...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Japonais & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Japonais & Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission to the Pure Land Garden
Guide professionnel anglophone
Guided tour of Shitennoji and Isshinji Temples
Admission to Shitennoji’s main temple complex
Transport vers et depuis le point de rendez-vous
Nourriture et boissons
dépenses personnelles
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Shitennoji Ishinotorii (Stone Torii Gate)
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.
Retour
Isshin-ji
The tour will disperse at the gate of Isshinji Temple. From here, the tour is close to the subway station and Tennoji, the southern gateway to Osaka.
Itinéraire
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Shitennoji
Shitennoji Temple is one of the oldest officially established Buddhist temples in Japan, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku. Built to honor the Four Heavenly Kings, guardian deities believed to protect the nation, the temple represents the early introduction of Buddhism to Japan. Its central complex follows one of the oldest known temple layouts in the country, reflecting classical Buddhist architectural design from the Asuka period. Despite being rebuilt several times due to fires and conflicts, Shitennoji preserves its original spatial arrangement and spiritual significance. Visitors can explore the central buildings and the serene Pure Land Garden, inspired by Buddhist visions of the Western Paradise. Located in Osaka, the temple offers insight into how Buddhism became deeply rooted in Japanese society and state formation.
1 heure et 20 minutes
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Isshinji Temple
Isshinji Temple is a unique and historically significant Buddhist temple in Osaka with nearly 900 years of history. While its strikingly modern main gate surprises many visitors, the temple is most famous for its extraordinary “Bone Buddhas” (Kotsubotoke). These statues are created from the cremated ashes of deceased worshippers, a practice that began in the 19th century and continues today. More than two million people’s remains have been respectfully enshrined in this way, reflecting a deeply personal and communal expression of urban faith. Isshinji stands as a powerful example of how Buddhist tradition adapted to the needs of modern city life while maintaining spiritual continuity across generations.