Osaka's niche travel guide: 2 hours to visit 10 attractions in Osaka!

From Naniwa-no-Miya to Tennoji Uemachisuji, the "Tennoji Seven Saka" paved with stone steps connects ancient temples, shrines, and residences, leaving behind the beautiful name of "Temple Ginza". Today, let's take a stroll along Tennoji Seven Saka~

First stop, Ikukuni-tama Shrine

Take the Tanimachi Line to Tanimachi 9-chome Station, walk for about 3 minutes after getting off, step onto Shingonzaka, and stroll to the Ikukuni-tama Shrine on the north side of the Kamimachi Terrace.





The unique Ikukunitama-zukuri architectural style of the Ikukunitama Shrine is said to date back to the Momoyama period. In addition, the shrine also houses a monument to the founder of crosstalk, Hikohachi Yonezawa, and a bronze statue of Saikaku Ihara, which are very commemorative!

The second stop is Reienji Temple

Walk along Genshoji-zaka for about 15 minutes. When you reach the end of the slope, look to the left and you will see Reienji Temple.



In addition, Lingyan Temple enshrines Lao Liu Guanyin, one of the three famous doctors in Langhua, and there is an endless stream of worshippers who come to pray for recovery from illness.



The third stop, Yinshan Temple

Opposite Lingyan Temple stands Yinshan Temple.

The beauty of the double-cherry blossoms in Ginzan-ji Temple is no less impressive. Walking up Genshoji-zaka, the cherry blossoms on both sides pop out from the branches to greet the tourists, each one is gorgeous and lovely!





The Ginzan Temple originated from the Daifukuji Temple in 1591, and was renamed the Baoshushan Ginzan Temple after reconstruction. The temple enshrines the "Ascetic Buddha": the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha who "took suffering as his teacher and precepts as his teacher" after becoming a monk and achieved the state of sudden enlightenment.

The fourth stop, Manpukuji Temple

Walk along the slope outside Ginzanji Temple for about 5 minutes, and you will see a wall with a unique shape. This is Manpukuji Temple.





At the end of the shogunate, Tani Sanjuro and others set up the "Osaka Shinsengumi Garrison" here, which is related to historical events such as the melee of Osaka sumo wrestlers and the attack on the Ishikura-ya red bean soup restaurant. If you are a fan of the Shinsengumi, you must come here for a "pilgrimage"!

The fifth stop, Kuchinawazaka

It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Manpuku-ji Temple to Kuchinawazaka.

Looking up from the bottom of the slope, the slope of Kuchinawazaka looks like a curved rope, hahaha, very vivid and vivid~ Kuchinawazaka is a famous spot for cherry blossom photography. As long as you strike a good pose, you can take great photos with a "click"!



The stone ramp exudes a calm and elegant beauty. In the spring when flowers are in full bloom, you can enjoy the weeping cherry blossoms of Zenryuji Temple along the way, and then just continue to take pictures happily!



The sixth stop, Oe Shrine

Walk between the slopes for about 15 minutes, and you will find Oe Shrine next to Aizezaka. Climb the slightly steep stone steps and you will see Oe Shrine in front of you.

Oe Shrine is one of the seven shrines founded by Prince Shotoku and is also the guardian deity of Shitennoji Temple. Sakasaka likes to wait here for the moment when the sunset glows like a blazing fire. The world is filled with a magnificent and brilliant beauty, which is definitely worth seeing!




Let me share another interesting thing with you~ Because the shrine’s decoration is a stone tiger, the fans of the Hanshin Tigers also offer team-related peripherals in the shrine, praying for victory for the Hanshin Tigers!

The seventh stop, Aizen-do

As soon as you leave Oe Shrine, you will arrive at Shoman-in (Aizen-do), which is famous for the "Aizen Festival".

Although Aizen Myōō looks angry, he is actually gentle at heart. He is the god who bestows love and good fortune. He is also the favorite god of many artists and worshippers who pray for a good relationship.





The Taho Pagoda behind the main hall was rebuilt in 1594 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is the oldest existing wooden building in Osaka and an important national cultural property. There is also a well in the courtyard with the words "Drink a sip and you will have good relationships with others". When you come here, you must drink a sip of the well water to accumulate good relationships for yourself!

The eighth stop, Shimizuzaka

After leaving Aizen-do, walk for about 15 minutes and you will reach Shimizuzaka.

Kiyomizu-zaka is a stone slope connecting Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Osaka Seiko Gakuin, and Tenjin-zaka also intersects here.




In ancient Japan, Osaka residents could not get drinking water, and suddenly seven famous waters appeared in Tennoji. It is precisely because of the seven famous waters of Tennoji that not only the water here is sweet, but also the air is fresh and sweet.

The ninth stop, Yasui Shrine

Tenjinzaka, located between Reijincho and Osaka 1-chome, is the slope leading to Yasui Shrine, which is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Yasuji Shrine is a main hall built of wood. Legend has it that when Sugawara no Michizane was transferred back to Dazaifu, he stopped here to rest, and the local villagers built this shrine as a memorial.



In addition, it is said that during the Summer Campaign of Osaka, the injured Sanada Yukimura was suddenly attacked by the Tokugawa army here and unfortunately died in battle. Therefore, next to the main hall, you will also see a stone tablet of the remains of Sanada Yukimura's death.

The tenth stop, Isshinji Temple

From Anju Shrine, walk for about 5 minutes to reach Isshinji Temple, which is famous for its "remains".

The gate design of Isshinji Temple is very unique, with a Western style that you would never expect. It is easy to miss it if you are not careful. Not only was it the headquarters of Tokugawa Ieyasu during the shogunate period, but it also attracted attention for its "bone Buddha".



In addition to the well-known historical events, the most famous thing about Isshinji Temple is the bone Buddha made of remains.Many people are willing to have their bones melted into Buddha statues after death, firstly so that their family members can express their emotions and come to worship at any time; secondly, they also want to seek peace of mind in the pure land of Buddha.



We walked through Tennoji Park from Isshinji Temple and returned to Tennoji Station. How was it after a day of walking along Nanazaka?