Shitenno-ji Temple

四天王寺

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The first government-aided Buddhist temple in Japan was built in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The central gate, five-story pagoda, Kondo Hall and lecture hall were all built along a straight line in the temple grounds, and this style of layout is called a Shitennoji-style temple layout.

Access: Exit 4, Osaka Metro Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Stn.

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