A walk in Osaka

Shitennō-ji to Shinsekai

四天王寺から新世界へ

Best from 3 pm

3.2 km, about 2.5 h, 6 stops from Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station. Every stop with its Japanese name and what to look for.

Start Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station

Shitennō-ji四天王寺
Founded in 593 by Prince Shōtoku, and called Japan's first official Buddhist temple.
Stone torii石鳥居
Leave by the west gate, under a stone torii: a shrine gate at a Buddhist temple.
Isshin-ji一心寺
Its Buddha statues are made from the ashes of the dead. An active temple: go quietly.
Tenshibaてんしば
A large free lawn at the entrance to Tennōji Park. Good for a sit.
Tsūtenkaku通天閣
A 108 m tower. On the top deck, rub the Billiken's feet for luck.
Janjan Yokochōジャンジャン横丁
About 130 m of kushikatsu counters. Dip once only in the shared sauce.

Paths can be steep or slippery, and places close or change their hours. Check before you go.

Plan the rest

Sources

Our summary of the sources below, checked Nov 9, 2026