【Osaka's Millennium Ancient Temple】

#TopPlacesToVisitInMarch2025

🏯 Must-See Highlights
1. **Japan’s Oldest Official Temple**: Built by Prince Shōtoku in 593
2. **Central Temple Complex**: Five-story Pagoda + Main Hall (National Treasure buildings)
3. **Sunset Hill**: Best spot in Osaka to watch the sunset

🌸 Unique Experiences
- Monthly 21st “Ennichi Market” (antiques/snack stalls)
- Sutra copying experience (30 minutes/500 yen)
- Paradise Garden (hidden dry landscape garden)

🚇 Transportation
・3-minute walk from Subway “Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station”
・Open 06:00-16:30 (night special visits require inquiry)

### 💡 Fun Fact
The water from the temple’s turtle well is considered “Prince Shōtoku’s Birth Water” and is free to take!

#OsakaHistoricSites #MustVisitForHistoryLovers #FreeAdmission (outer area)

Post by BooBoo | Apr 8, 2025