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Shitennoji Temple
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku
Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051　
Japan
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The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement...... more » The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement named after it,”Shitenno-ji-style temple layout.” « less
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051　
Japan
Tel: 06 6771 0066
Fax: 06 6773 4921

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“Temple sale is a blast!”
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5 of 5 stars
otisskavier
Tallmadge, Ohio
28 Sep 2008

Not only is this temple/pagoda stunning to see, the sale on the 21st of the month was a lot of fun, as well! There are HUNDREDS of sales tents set up and THOUSANDS of people roaming around the temple grounds. You can find some good food and some good deals on some cheap souvenirs for your friends back home. This... more

“Monthly Temple Sale”
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5 of 5 stars
expat2
Kobe Japan
4 Apr 2008
3
people found this review helpful

On the 21st of every month there is a huge temple sale (flea market). Everything from swords, kimonos, kokeshi dolls, pottery, the list goes on and on. Haggling is fine here, I rarely pay the first price they ask for. more

“壮観！”
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4 of 5 stars
しょぼんぬ
福岡
Google Translation
31 Oct 2009

地下鉄天王寺駅から、北へ徒歩10分ほど歩くと、壮観な長めの四天王寺が姿を現します。 聖徳太子ゆかりのお寺です。 ... more

“GW中の早朝の四天王寺”
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5 of 5 stars
とものり１
座間
Google Translation
1 Aug 2009

平成２１年５月の連休中に四天王寺へ行ってきました。早朝とあって人はまばらでした。 大阪市内の安宿に宿泊していたため、朝... more

“大阪の四天王寺”
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3 of 5 stars
しまりす８
大阪
Google Translation
28 Mar 2009

地下鉄御堂筋線の天王寺駅から北の方向に歩いて１０分ぐらいのところにあります。参道には、大阪名物のどて焼きなど売っているお... more

“聖徳太子”
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4 of 5 stars
wassii
大阪
Google Translation
29 Dec 2008

地下鉄で四天王寺前夕陽丘で降りてすぐです。天王寺駅からでも歩けます。毎月21日には市がたち　お参りの人でにぎわいます。由... more

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1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051　, Japan
Tel: 06 6771 0066 Fax: 06 6773 4921