Discovering Shitennoji Temple

Unearthing Japan’s Spiritual Heritage in Osaka

Shitennoji Temple, Osaka, Japan

As I passed through the gates of Shitennoji Temple in Osaka, Japan, a palpable sense of reverence enveloped me. This ancient site is not merely a temple; it is one of Japan’s oldest and the first ever constructed by the state. Established in 593 by the visionary Prince Shotoku, a staunch advocate for Buddhism’s introductio…