Shitennoji Temple is Japan's oldest government Buddhist temple.
The temple has a long history.
It was rebuilt around 60 years ago, but the original temple was built in the 6th century.
It is one of the birthplaces of Buddhism in Japan.
The temple shows the unification between Shinto and Buddhism.
It also expresses how important and influential Buddhism was for the people of Japan.
Prince Shotoku built this temple. He played an important role to introduce Buddhism to Japan
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・Walking through the gate and keep walking to the precinct of the temple, you can find the stunning Paradise Gate.
・Viewing those beautiful gates at a glance from the entrance.
・Showing the place to see the breathtaking beauty of sun set.
・Showing the history of Buddhism in Japan
・Viewing the beautiful halls, the five storey pagoda and the central gate laid out in a straight line from the south to the north.
・Showing the history of an ancient Osaka and the relationship with other countries.
・Showing the photos of Buddhist statues in the Halls.
・Viewing the halls where statues of Prince Shotoku are situated.
・Showing halls with different architectures of which have their own roles in the temple.
・Viewing the picturesque scenery of the stage, the pond and the hall which is one of the oldest structures in the temple.
・Viewing tortoises in the pond.
・Showing the garden which is based on the concept of the Garden of Paradise.
・Viewing seasonal plants, a beautiful pond and stones, historic halls, and a tea house.
This is an online tour. The tour takes you 90 minutes.
Shitennoji Temple is the oldest government temple in Japan but unfortunately it has experienced a lot of fires. The current temple was built in the 1960s according to the original layout.
The temple is a quiet place in Osaka, which is an urban area.
I'll show you the beautiful structures and picturesque garden in the temple online.
This tour will inform you of the ancient history of Osaka and Buddhism which is one of main religions in Japan.
Please enjoy the tour with me online !
Guide fee
All included
I am available for doing tours in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto and Kobe at least three days in a week.
I usually know my schedule a month in advance.
Please check my schedule before booking.
I can also do tours until 8 pm (finish time) in Osaka and Nara, 7 pm (finish time) in Kyoto and Kobe.
My transportation fees and lunch costs are not included in the tour price so I respectfully request you pay these costs in cash at the end of the tour.
I will tailor your tours according to your requirements.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you the beauty of Japan.
・This is an Online Tour.
・I'll use Zoom meetings so please make sure to download the Zoom application in advance.
・You'll be able to watch my Online Tour on your personal computers and also smartphones.
・I'll send you the URL for the Online Tour to your email address after you book the tour.
・The meeting room will open to you five minutes before the start time.
・You may still join the tour even if the tour has already started.
・Depending on the internet connection on the day or at the place of the tour, there could possibly be some problems with the sound or video because this is a Live Tour. Please be understanding if it happens. I'll make up any lost time by extending the tour.
・In the case of bad weather, the tour may be changed to another day.
・For reasons of quality control, I will record the tour.
・Tours will begin from 10:00 AM and the last tour will start at 16:00 in order to finish around 18:00 Japanese time. The duration of the tour is 90 minutes. Please make sure you take into account the time difference between Japan and your country.
＊Transportation and Lunch costs are not required for online tours.
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