Osaka Temples and Shrines
Osaka’s spiritual landscape spans over 1,400 years, featuring landmark sites like Shitennoji, one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, and Sumiyoshi Taisha, famous for its ancient architectural style. This collection includes historic Tenjin shrines dedicated to scholarship, neighborhood sanctuaries like the wisteria-famed Kasuga Shrine, and unique temples like Isshin-ji. These sites represent diverse traditions, including Shintoism, Pure Land Buddhism, and Obaku Zen, offering insight into the region's religious history and seasonal festivals.
A Shitennoji
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was completely rebuilt in 1963, but it still retains its former charm.
B Ikukunitama Shrine
This charming Shinto shrine was built in the 16th century. Visit this hidden gem and enjoy its peaceful and slightly mysterious atmosphere.
C Sumiyoshi Taisha
Founded in 211 AD, this magnificent shrine is dedicated to three deities protecting the nation, sea voyagers and celebrating waka poetry.
D Osaka Tenmangu Shrine (Ōsaka Tenmangū)
Founded in the 10th century, this is the most famous Tenjin shrine in Japan.
E Isshinji
Isshin-ji is a Pure Land Buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan. Starting in the Meiji period, thirteen images have been formed, each incorporating…
F Myōkoku-ji
Myōkoku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan and one of head temples of the Nichiren Sect.
G Hochi-dera Temple
A Yūzū Nembutsu sect temple located near the summit of Mount Ryuo. It enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha and was founded by the monk Ben'o from Dainenbutsu-ji.
H 中島惣社
A Shinto shrine in Higashiyodogawa-ku that serves as the collective sanctuary for the Nakajima district.
I 塚本神社
A local Shinto shrine located in the Tsukamoto district of Yodogawa-ku.
J 杭全神社
The guardian shrine of the Sakagami clan and the Hirano area. It is known for its major summer festival held annually from July 11th to 14th.
K 狭山神社
An ancient Shinto shrine mentioned in the 10th-century Engishiki records, located near the historic Sayama Pond.
L 方違神社
A shrine in Sakai dedicated to Hochigai-no-kami, a deity believed to protect against bad luck associated with directions, travel, and moving homes.
M 開口神社
Locally known as Aguchi-san, this shrine is the guardian sanctuary of Sakai and is noted for its historical connection to the poet Yosano Akiko.
N 龍神堂
A small shrine dedicated to a dragon deity (Ryujin), established in 1835 on the grounds of Myokoku-ji.
O 八坂神社 (yasaka-shirine)
A Shinto shrine located in the Ebie district of Fukushima-ku.
P 春日神社
Historically nicknamed Fujinomiya, this shrine is famous for its wisteria blossoms.
Q 小戸神社
An ancient Shinto shrine in Kawanishi listed in the 10th-century Engishiki records.
R Kadoma Jinja
A local Shinto shrine in Kadoma City that formerly served as a village sanctuary.
S 豊中稲荷神社
A Shinto shrine in central Toyonaka dedicated to Inari, the deity of prosperity and harvests.
T 瑞輪寺
An Obaku Zen temple in Toyonaka restored by the monk Senkai. It houses a seated wooden statue of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha.
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