Shitennoji Osaka

Princes.in - As with other areas in Japan, Osaka also has many temples. One influential among Shitennoji temple or written is also Shitenno-ji. Temple can be regarded as a unifier between the Buddhist and Shinto into two major religion in Japan. Basically, both religions are now able to live side by side between the two followers and not mutually negated. But who would have thought, was once among the followers of Shinto and Buddhist occur sharp disputes.

Shitennoji itself was founded by Prince Shotoku who now canonized as a saint oprang and considered father of the nation of Japan. Shotoku was born at 574 which is the second son of Emperor and Empress Tachibana no Toyohi Anahobe. Signs that he would become a great man in the future is very clearly visible from childhood. Shotoku able to listen to the talks told ten people at once without one iota.

Shotoku touted able to predict the future. Despite his young age, Shotoku have advanced the doctrine of classical Chinese. At the age of 18 years he was later appointed as the crown prince who ruled until the year 628. This position allows him to acquire the de facto power. At that time, his father's empire was divided into two warring factions that the group led by Sogano Umako who proposes to make Buddhism as the state. And other groups led by Mononobe-no Moriya who supported traditional Japanese Shinto.

Prince Shotoku itself is allied Sogano Umako because it strongly supports the Buddhist and automatically opposite Mononobe. The prince then prayed to Shitenno (Buddha) and promised that if his prayer to beat Moriya granted then he will rouse the temple to honor Shitenno. Prayer prince turned out to be granted. Moriya was killed by one of the soldiers Shotoku, so automatically clan Prince Shotoku wins. Remember the promise, Shotokupun soon realize its promise to build a temple named Shitennoji.

Even this temple still exist today, and maintained the authenticity of the building. For those who are curious to visit the first note address on 1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi.

Opening hours: 08:30 to 16:30
Entrance fee: 300 Yen