Shitennō-ji (Shitennō Temple)

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  • Address
    1-11-18 Shittennō-ji, Tennōji-ku
  • Phone
    6771 0066
  • Transport
    train: Shitennōji-mae station
  • 08:30 - 17.30

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Shitennō-ji, founded in 593, has the distinction of being one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, although none of the present buildings are originals; most are the usual concrete reproductions, with the exception of the big stone torii (gate). This dates back to 1294, making it the oldest of its kind in Japan.