Temples in Osaka

Osaka Prefecture has 314 temples, including Kawaguchi Christ Church Cathedral and Kannō-in Temple. Visitors can find a wide variety of temples to suit any interest.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Anyō-ji Temple

Anyō-ji Temple

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Anyoji Temple: a historic Osaka Buddhist temple with notable graves, rebuilt after wartime destr...

Ise-ji Temple

Ise-ji Temple

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Ise-ji Temple is a Soto Zen temple in Osaka with a history spanning centuries.

Senkō-ji Temple

Senkō-ji Temple

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A Rinzai Zen temple and former retirement villa housing the historic graves and artifacts of the...

Daikoku-ji Temple

Daikoku-ji Temple

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Ancient Soto Zen temple, birthplace of Daikokuten, offers unique pilgrimage insight.

Fudō-in Temple

Fudō-in Temple

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Fudoin is a Shingon Buddhist temple with unique statues, rebuilt after a major earthquake.

Jingū-ji Temple

Jingū-ji Temple

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Jingū-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a notable gate and ancient trees.

Baigan-ji Temple

Baigan-ji Temple

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Ancient Buddhist temple founded by Prince Shōtoku, with unique Ōbaku-shū Zen architecture and hi...

Unara-ji Temple

Unara-ji Temple

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Unara-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Osaka, with a gate that survived WWII.

Senkō-ji Temple

Senkō-ji Temple

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Senkō-ji Temple: an ancient temple in Osaka with unique halls and cultural exhibits.

Taishō-ji Temple

Taishō-ji Temple

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Taishō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site in Osaka, offering unique spiritual and memorial st...

Daichō-ji Temple

Daichō-ji Temple

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Daichoji Temple, founded in 1605, is dedicated to the tragic lovers Koharu and Jihei.

Renge-ji Temple

Renge-ji Temple

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Renge-ji is a Nichiren Jisshu temple with a history of destruction and rebuilding.

Gokoku-in Temple

Gokoku-in Temple

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Gokokuin is a modern temple with unique deities, easily accessible for a quick visit.

Chōan-ji Temple

Chōan-ji Temple

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Chōan-ji is an Osaka Jōdo-shū temple with a resilient Amida Nyorai statue.

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple with unique artifacts and graves.

Katsuō-ji Temple

Katsuō-ji Temple

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Katsuō-ji Temple is a historic Shingon temple known for its unique winning daruma dolls.

Kōshō-ji betsu-in Temple

Kōshō-ji betsu-in Temple

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Visit this historic Shinshu temple to see Osaka's oldest Jodo Shinshu main hall and Kano Juseki...

Yuge-dera ato

Yuge-dera ato

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Explore ancient temple ruins, a National Historic Site with a rich imperial history.

Shakain-ji Temple

Shakain-ji Temple

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A Koyasan Shingon temple in Osaka, rebuilt after WWII, with unique monuments and halls.

Mandai-ji Temple

Mandai-ji Temple

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Mandai-ji is a historic Shingon temple in Sakai City, rebuilt after fire, with important statues...

Entsū-ji Temple

Entsū-ji Temple

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Entsu-ji is a historic temple in Sakai City, once a large complex.

Jōsen-ji Temple

Jōsen-ji Temple

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Josen-ji is a historic Buddhist temple with a significant ginkgo tree and Rennyo connections.

Isshin-ji Temple

Isshin-ji Temple

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Isshin-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Osaka, famous for its unique bone Buddhas.

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

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Jigen-ji Temple, or Nozaki Kannon, is a Soto Zen temple with historic artifacts and meditation.

Myōkoku-ji Temple

Myōkoku-ji Temple

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Myōkoku-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren head temple known for its ancient sago palm and garden.

Shitennō-ji Temple

Shitennō-ji Temple

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This is Japan's oldest state-sponsored Buddhist temple, offering a spiritual refuge in Osaka.

Kon'yō-ji Temple

Kon'yō-ji Temple

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Konyoji Temple, founded in 1076, offers important Buddhist statues and historical artifacts.

Zuirin-ji Temple

Zuirin-ji Temple

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Zuiren-ji Temple offers a glimpse into Buddhist history and art, featuring ancient statues.

Jōkō-ji Temple

Jōkō-ji Temple

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Jōkō-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a landmark ginkgo tree, easily accessible from...

Hōsei-ji Temple

Hōsei-ji Temple

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Hosei-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple known for courtesan Kashiku's grave and annual fes...

Shōren-ji Temple

Shōren-ji Temple

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Shoren-ji Temple: a historic Koyasan Shingon temple with significant Buddhist art, easily access...

Ōten-in Temple

Ōten-in Temple

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Oten-in is a modern Jodo-shu temple in Osaka, rebuilt for contemporary cultural and artistic eve...

Gatsuzō-ji Temple

Gatsuzō-ji Temple

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Gatsuzō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple in Sakai, rebuilt after the Osaka Siege...

Chōhō-ji Temple

Chōhō-ji Temple

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Chōhō-ji is a Nichiren-shū temple in Osaka, founded in the 17th century.

Asahi-ji Temple

Asahi-ji Temple

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Asahiji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple, notable for its Edo-period architecture and location...

Kaiho-ji Temple

Kaiho-ji Temple

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Kaiho-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Osaka, rebuilt after WWII.

Bōon-ji Temple

Bōon-ji Temple

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Boonji is a historic Jodo-shu temple in Osaka, founded in 1168 by an emperor.

Honden-ji Temple

Honden-ji Temple

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Honden-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple, rebuilt multiple times, with notable gr...

Kushige-ji Temple

Kushige-ji Temple

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Kushige-ji is a Nichiren-shu temple known for safe birth belly bands.

Hossho-ji Temple

Hossho-ji Temple

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Hossho-ji Temple: a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Osaka, rebuilt after war, with notable gates...

Shōsen-ji Temple

Shōsen-ji Temple

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Shōsen-ji Temple: a historic Jōdo Shinshū temple founded in 1603, worth visiting for its spiritu...

Tokujō-ji Temple

Tokujō-ji Temple

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Tokujoji Temple, founded in 1599, offers a glimpse into Osaka's religious history.

Saikyō-ji Temple

Saikyō-ji Temple

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Saikyō-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with cultural properties and a notable tree.

Kōgaku-ji Temple

Kōgaku-ji Temple

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Kōgaku-ji Temple is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1307, known for its unique memorial se...

Izumi Kokubun-ji Temple

Izumi Kokubun-ji Temple

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Ancient temple, designated in 839, with a notable Kannon statue, offering a glimpse into Japan's...

Kōkoku-an Temple

Kōkoku-an Temple

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Kokokuan is a historic Soto Zen temple, significant for its founding and the teachings of poet S...

Ninpō-ji Temple

Ninpō-ji Temple

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Ninpoji Temple, founded in 1537, offers a glimpse into history with its unique Chikarashi stone.

Nishino-bō Temple

Nishino-bō Temple

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Nishino-bō Temple is a historic Shingon temple in Osaka, known for unique statues and its founde...

Butsunichi-ji Temple

Butsunichi-ji Temple

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Butsunichiji is a historic Buddhist temple with a unique founding story and a notable tomb.

Tokuyō-ji Temple

Tokuyō-ji Temple

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Tokuyoji is a historic Buddhist temple in Osaka with a rare treasure.

Jakkō-ji Temple

Jakkō-ji Temple

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Jakkō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Osaka, founded in 1205, with unique memorials a...

Saikō-ji Temple

Saikō-ji Temple

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Saiko-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple founded in 1546, worth visiting for its spiritual signifi...

Fujii-dera Temple

Fujii-dera Temple

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This temple, built in the eighth century, has a 400-year-old gate and a unique 1,043-armed Kanno...

Butsunami-ji Temple

Butsunami-ji Temple

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Butsunami-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist site, rebuilt in 1952, offering monthly Kannon servic...

Kōmyō-in Temple

Kōmyō-in Temple

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Komyoin is an ancient temple founded by an empress, known for its protective Jizo statue.

Sennen-ji Temple

Sennen-ji Temple

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Sennen-ji Temple, founded in 1597, offers a glimpse into a unique Buddhist sect and doll memoria...

Shinko-ji Temple

Shinko-ji Temple

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Shinko-ji Temple is a historic Jodo-shu Buddhist temple with a Heian-period Kannon statue.

Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Nenbutsu-ji Temple

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Nenbutsu-ji is a historic Jodo-shu temple, rebuilt in the 17th century, with a tranquil setting.

Aizen-in Temple

Aizen-in Temple

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Aizen-in is a historic Shingon-shu temple with ancient statues and a designated cultural propert...

Hōkō-ji Temple

Hōkō-ji Temple

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Hokoji Temple, founded in the Hakuho era, offers a glimpse into ancient Buddhist history.

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