Sightseeing in Shitaderamachi
There are Shitennoji Temple, with a direct connect with Prince Shotoku, and Isshinji Temple where is said that Honen Shonin, the founder of Jodo Sect, had lived for a while. Shitaderamachi is one of the holy places in Japanese Buddhism.
Ancient Times
Naniwa-kyo, established before Nara Heijo-kyo, was founded in this area called Uemachi Plateau.
It's close to Naniwatsu port connected with China, and Prince Shotoku established Shitennoji Temple here.
Sengoku Period
With the appearance of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the town became prosperous again. At the same time, as a main battlefield of the Summer Campaign of the Siege of Osaka, a dramatic drama occurred.
It is said that Yasui-jinja Shrine is the site where Sanada Yukimura (Sengoku busho/military leader) died during the Summer Siege of Osaka.
Now
Abeno HARUKAS, the tallest building in Japan, will come into view first. And there are Tennoji Zoo loved by Osaka locals, and Tsutenkaku. The tourist spots of Osaka Minami are also close to here.
Embracing history and culture, Shitaderamachi is developing with the times, and keeping changing!
Shitennoji Temple Area
Shitennoji Temple area is packed with approximately 80 temples, which is rare even for Japan.
There are free tourist maps at the Front Desk showing temple locations with introductions, please take a look.
1Grand head temple Shitennoji Temple
Established in 593, the first state-sponsored temple in Japan.
One of the seven major temples of Prince Shotoku. Chu-mon gate, pagoda, Kondo, Miedo, and Garans lining from the south to the north show Chinese architectural style of the sixth century. It is regarded as the sanctuary of Jōdo-shū that worships to the sunset in the west, with the west gate as the entrance to the Western Pure Land. (About 8 minutes on foot from WAQOO Shitaderamachi)
2Aizendo Shomanin Temple
The principal image of Aizen Myoo is believed to bring luck in achieving a good marriage and in harmony between married couples. It is said that love will be realized if you drink Aizen Water in the temple precincts. There is also Important Cultural Property Tahoto, and at the Aizen Festival, one of the three biggest festivals in Osaka, many people crowd every year. (About 5 minutes on foot from WAQOO Shitaderamachi)
Go to Aizendo Shomanin Temple Website3Yasui Tenmangu Shrine
In the precincts, there are bronze statue and stone monument of Sanada Yukimura who is said to have passed away during the Summer Siege of Osaka. It is popular and attracts many fans of history.
4Kiyomizuzaka
One of Tennoji Nana-Saka, the seven slopes of "Shingon Hill", "Genshoji Hill", "Kuchinawa Hill", "Aizen Hill", "Kiyomizu Hill", "Tenjin Hill", and "Ou Hill". It's a photography hotspot!
When the street lights up and the sunken sun incarnadines the street, pictures time!
Tennoji Station Area
Around Tennoji station, terminal station in Osaka Minami, there are Abeno HARUKAS, the tallest building in Japan, Tennoji Zoo where about 200 species of animals are kept, and Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts which is a treasure house of oriental art goods.
What a charming place!
1Around Tennoji Station
2Abeno HARUKAS
3Tennoji Zoo
4Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Additional Attractions
5Around Tsutenkaku
You can arrive at Osaka's tourist attraction Tsutenkaku about 10 minutes on foot. Ranked with Dotonbori, as the main spots of Osaka Minami, there are lots of cheap and delicoious food.
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Osaka Kita/Minami Area
Good access to Kita and Minami area of central Osaka. It is packed with sightseeing places such as shopping, historic spots, Kuchu-teien Observatory, etc.
1Umeda City (night view)
<From WAQOO Shitaderamachi>
Subway Tanimachi Line :
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station → Higashi Umeda Station
JR Osaka Loop Line : Tennoji Station → Osaka Station
2Umeda Sky Building
<From WAQOO Shitaderamachi>
Subway Tanimachi Line :
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station → Higashi Umeda Station
JR Osaka Loop Line : Tennoji Station → Osaka Station
3Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Subway Tanimachi Line :
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station Station→ Minamimorimachi Station.
After arrival, walk about 1 minute.
There is a regular hall of Kamigatarakugo named Tenma Tenjin Hanjo Tei at the back gate of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
4Tenma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
Subway Tanimachi Line :
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station Station → Minamimorimachi Station.
After arrival, walk about 1 minute.
It is next to the back gate of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine.
5 Tsuyunoten-jinja Shrine (Ohatsu-tenjin Shrine)
Ohatsu-tenjin Shrine is the stage of The Love Suicides at Sonezaki written by Chikamatsu Monzaemon.
Subway Tanimachi Line :
Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station Station → Higashi Umeda Station.
After arrival, walk about 5 minutes.
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1Dotonbori
Dotonbori - The entrance of Osaka · Minami
Subway Sakaisuji Line : Ebisucho Station → Nipponbashi Station (exit 2)
2Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market - The kitchen of Osaka, Naniwa
Subway Sakaisuji Line : Ebisucho Station → Nipponbashi Station (exit 10)
3Imamiyaebisu Shrine
Imamiyaebisu Shrine is famous for Tokaebisu festival.
5-minute walk toward the west from exit 5 of Subway Sakaisuji Line Ebisucho Station.
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