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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
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JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER

Use the "JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER" for train and map information helpful in traveling around Japan.

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Shrines and Temples

Osaka

Shitenno-ji Temple

Shitenno-ji, located in Tennoji-ku, Osaka, is the oldest temple in Japan. Prince Shotoku-taishi, a regent and statesman known for his activities from the latter half of the 6th century into early in the 7th century, is said to have built this temple. He is also known for his profound Buddhist faith when Buddhism was still not widespread in Japan. In earlier times the temple was known variously as Arahaka-ji, Nanba-ji, or Mitsu-ji. It was built in the Shitenno-ji-style, with the Chu-mon (inner gate), pagoda, main hall, and Ko-do (hall for sermons and lectures) all in a line. The remains of the Shitenno-ji buildings still retain vestiges of the style of these times. The present buildings are those restored after the end of World War II.

Address
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Admission Fee
300 yen (regular fee) Houmotsu-kan (Treasury Hall): 200 yen (regular fee)

Closed
Mondays (except holidays and when special events are held)

Directions
Subway Higashi-Umeda Station/Subway Tanimachi Line/12 min./Shitennojimae-Yuhigaoka Station/On foot/5 min.k

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