Tennoji
A 300 m tower, a head temple and small shrines on the old pilgrimage road
Tennoji sits around two very different landmarks. Abeno Harukas is a 300 m tower with an observatory on floors 58 to 60, and Shitenno-ji is the head temple of the Washu sect. Between them are museums, a garden and a handful of small shrines that few visitors reach.
Harukas 300 Observatory is open from 9:00 to 22:00, with last entry at 21:30. Same-day tickets are ¥2,200 for adults and sold at the 16th floor counter. They can't be refunded and you can't re-enter. The 60th floor is a glass corridor with views in every direction, and on clear days you can see from Kyoto to Awaji Island. Sunset is the best time to go.
Shitenno-ji's central temple area costs ¥500 and the Gokuraku-jodo garden ¥300. The gate stays open around the clock. On the 21st and 22nd of each month the central area is free, which is also when the grounds are busiest. A Treasure Hall exhibition runs from 10 October to 29 November 2026. Isshin-ji, known as the temple of the Bone Buddha, is a few minutes' walk from Tennoji Park.
Getting there
Tennoji and Osaka Abenobashi stations serve Harukas. Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka is the stop for Shitenno-ji and Isshin-ji, and Tanimachi 9-chome on the Tanimachi Line is the closest for Ikukunitama Shrine. The Hankai tram runs to Higashi-Tengachaya, near the two southern shrines.
Beyond the tower
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is in Tennoji Park and charges ¥500 for its collection displays, with special exhibitions priced separately. Both it and Keitakuen are closed Mondays. Ikukunitama Shrine began at the site where Osaka Castle later stood and moved here in 1583, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi built the castle.
Where to stay: Tennoji is a transport hub, so the surrounding blocks put you on several lines at once. Stays near Tennoji or Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka stations suit a trip built around temples and the tower, and Shinsekai and Tennoji Zoo are close by.
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What's on in Tennoji
Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.
Jizo Day at Shitenno-ji Festival
24th of every month, from 10:30. Next: Sat 24 Oct · Shitenno-ji
The 24th of each month is the Jizo fair day, with a service at 10:30 at the Jizo hall.
Free · From 10:30 · Map · Source: Shitenno-ji · 四天王寺 地蔵尊供
Fudo Day at Shitenno-ji Festival
28th of every month, 10:30 and 12:00. Next: Wed 28 Oct · Shitenno-ji
On the 28th of every month, the Kamei Fudo-do holds a service at 10:30 and a fire ritual at 12:00.
Free · 10:30 and 12:00 · Map · Source: Shitenno-ji · 四天王寺 不動尊供・護摩供
Kakomu de Kotatsu at Harukas 300 Food
29 Oct to 28 Feb · Harukas 300 observatory, 58F Sky Garden
Kotatsu tables on the 58th-floor Sky Garden for oden, shabu-shabu or sukiyaki with a view. Booking is online or by phone for two or more guests.
Oden set 2,480 yen, shabu-shabu set 5,980 yen, sukiyaki set 6,980 yen per adult (observatory admission extra) · Weekdays 17:00 to 21:45, weekends and holidays 11:30 to 21:45 (last order 21:30) · Map · Source: Abeno Harukas (Harukas 300) · かこむdeこたつ
Q's Family Disco Performance
30 to 31 Oct · Abeno Q's Mall
A free family disco for adults and children at Abeno Q's Mall, part of Osaka Fringe 2026.
Free · from 17:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office
Q's Family Disco Performance
Fri 30 Oct · Abeno Q's Mall
A free dance party at Abeno Q's Mall organised by Family Disco, made for adults and children to enjoy together.
Free · 17:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office · Q's Family Disco (公演 #1)
Q's Family Disco Performance
Sat 31 Oct · Abeno Q's Mall
A free dance party at Abeno Q's Mall organised by Family Disco, made for adults and children to enjoy together.
Free · 16:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office · Q's Family Disco (公演 #2)
Juggling Performance at Abeno A Stage Performance
Sun 1 Nov · Abeno Lucias 1F Abeno A Stage
A street-performance show of juggling, diabolo and acrobatics by the juggler Mizon on the Abeno A Stage, presented as part of Osaka Fringe.
15:30 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office · ジャグリングパフォーマンス
Juggling Performance by Juggler Mizon Performance
Sun 1 Nov · Abeno Lucias 1F, Abeno A Stage
A street juggling show with diabolo and acrobatic tricks at the Abeno A Stage, with a second show the same afternoon.
Pay what you wish · 15:30 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office · ジャグリングパフォーマンス (公演 #1)
Juggling Performance by Juggler Mizon Performance
Sun 1 Nov · Abeno A Stage, Abeno Lucias 1F
A street-style juggling show by Juggler Mizon, known for diabolo, on the ground-floor stage of Abeno Lucias with a pay-what-you-like tip system.
Pay what you like · 16:30 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Osaka Fringe organising office · ジャグリングパフォーマンス (公演 #2)
Gantan Daishi-e at Shitenno-ji Festival
3rd of every month, from 10:00. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Shitenno-ji
On the 3rd of every month, from 10:00, the temple holds a Nyoirin goma fire ritual at the Gantan Daishi hall.
Free · From 10:00 · Map · Source: Shitenno-ji · 四天王寺 元三大師会
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