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Shrines and Temples in Osaka, Japan

As part of project to provide resources for visitors to Osaka City, here is a list of shrines and temples in Osaka, Japan.

Major Temples and Shrines in Osaka City

There are some nice and famous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Osaka City, many of them located in Tennoji-ku – which is the south ward from central Osaka, Japan. The most famous shines and temples in in Osaka City are probably Sumiyoshi Taisha, Osaka Tenmangu, or Shitennoji Temple.

Visitors to shines and temples in Japan often like to collect goshuin (御朱印); a stamp on paper, often with Japanese calligraphy, unique to each location.

Sumiyoshi Taisha

Sumiyoshi Taisha is the main shrine for approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan. Sumiyoshi shrines were typically built to pray to kami (god), essentially Shinto spirits, that related to the sea. It is located in the south of Osaka, Sumiyoshi-ku. The Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine is the site of the Otaue Rice Planting Festival, one of many events held in Osaka each year.
Address: 2-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/

Osaka Tenmangu

Osaka Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine, located in Kita-ku, Osaka. It is famous for the Tenjin Festival, held annually from 24 July to 25 July. A short walk from other popular attractions in Osaka such as shopping in Tenjinbashisuji shopping street.
Address: 2-1-8, Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka
Website: https://osakatemmangu.or.jp

Shitennoji Temple

Shitennoji Temple is known for the oldest temple in Japan, founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku (Shotoku Taishi), who spread Buddhism throughout Japan. This temple has been rebuilt over the centuries, with the last reconstruction taking place in 1963. Some attractions include a five-story pagoda, Gokuraku-jodo Garden, and the historical Treasure Hall.
Address: 1-11-18, Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.shitennoji.or.jp

Namba Yasaka Shrine

Namba Yasaka Shrine is located in central Namba area, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City. It is a popular “power spot” (a place of special importance for prayer) visited by locals, as well as many people from elsewhere in Japan and abroad. One of the most famous features of the shrine is the large, open-mouthed Lion Hall called Shishiden. It is said that the lion’s large mouth swallows evil spirits.
Address: 2-9-19, Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Website: https://nambayasaka.jp

Osaka Castle Hokoku Shrine

Hōkoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is one of several Toyokuni shrines built in honor of Toyotomi Hideyoshi (a famous Japanese shogun). It is part of the Osaka Castle Park. There are several kinds of Goshuin (stamps) to be collected.
Address: 2-1, Osaka-jo, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.osaka-hokokujinja.org

Isshin Temple

Isshin Temple, located in Tennoji-ku, is popular for special architecture. It is also said that this temple is home to the remains of millions of Osaka residents’ ancestors; Isshin Temple accepts charnel regardless of any religious sect.
Address: 2-8-69, Ousaka, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.isshinji.or.jp

Ikutama Shrine

Ikutama Shrine was originally built near what is now Osaka Castle. It is said that Japan’s first emperor, Emperor Jinmu built this shrine. The honden (main hall) has unique roof structure which connects to the haiden (where visitors pray or pay their respects to the gods of the shrine).
Address: 13-9, Ikutamacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
Website: https://ikutamajinja.jp

Hozenji Temple

Hozenji Temple was previously located in Kyoto, and moved to the central Osaka Namba in Chuo-ku in 1637. The temple’s main attraction is a statue of the deity Fudo Myoo, which is completely covered in green moss. Visitors splash water on the statue while praying for good luck.
Address: 1-2-16, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Website: https://houzenji.jp

Tosa Inari Shrine

Tosa Inari Shrine is located in Nishi-ku, Osaka next to Tosa Park. Tosa Inari Shrine welcomes visitors each spring with a stunning display of sakura, numerous cherry blossom trees,
Address: 4-9-7, Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka
Website: https://osaka-jinjacho.jp/funai_jinja/dai7shibu/nishi-ku/07009tosainarijinja.html

Imamiya Ebisu Temple

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is located in Naniwa-ku, Osaka. The Toka Ebisu festival (known as “Ebessan”) is held every year from January 9th to 11th at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine.
Address: 1-6-10, Enisunishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.imamiya-ebisu.jp/english

Aizendo Shomanin Temple

Aizendo Shomanin Templeis a Buddhist temple, located in Tennoji-ku, Osaka. Founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku (Shotoku Taishi), who spread Buddhism throughout Japan.
The Aizen Festival (originally a Buddhist ceremony) is annually held in this temple to pray for health and happiness.
Address: 5-36, Yuhigaoka, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
Website: https://www.aizendo.com

Katsuoji Temple

Katsuoji Temple is located in Minoh City, which is north of Osaka City. The temple is known for its hundreds of “Katsu Daruma” (Victory Daruma) dolls placed throughout the grounds. To make a wish, a visitor can; buy a daruma doll, write their goal or request on the doll, and then color-in one eye on the doll.
Address: 2914-1, Aomatani, Minoh City, Osaka
Website: https://katsuo-ji-temple.or.jp/audioguidance/index.php