Tennoji (大阪 天王寺) is a district of the city of Osaka.
To know
How to orient yourself
Tennoji: full screen map.How to get
Tennoji station
- 1 Tennōji Station (Lines
). The fastest trains between Kansai International Airport and Tennoji Station are "Ltd.Express Haruka", which operates with JR West. The journey takes approximately 32 minutes and costs ¥ 1760: ¥ 1030 regular fare ¥ 730 limited express fare. 
). The fastest trains between Kansai International Airport and Tennoji Station are "Ltd.Express Haruka", which operates with JR West. The journey takes approximately 32 minutes and costs ¥ 1760: ¥ 1030 regular fare ¥ 730 limited express fare.
| Streets that pass through Tennoji |
| JR Nanba ← | OR  IS | → Kashiwara → Horyuji → Nara |
| Osaka Nanba ← | OR  | → Tsuruhashi → Ikoma → Kintetsu Nara |
| end ← | No.  S. | → Sumiyoshi → Goryō mae |
| Umeda ← Nanba ← | No.  S. | → Abiko → Nakamozu |
| Higashi Umeda ← Tanimachi 4-chome ← | No.  IS | → Hirano → Yao Minami |
| Nodahanshin ← Nanba ← | OR  IS | → Minami Tatsumi |
to  ← | OR  IS | → Hirano → Matsubara |
| Shinbashi ← | OR  | → Higashi Osaka → Ikoma → Nara |
How to get around
What see
Abeno Harukas
Tsutenkaku
Shitennoji
- 1 Tsūtenkaku (通天 閣 Tsūtenkaku), 1 Chome-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku (Ebisucho Station
, Tram Hankai), ☎ 81 6-6641-9555. 
Travel to the top ¥ 600, outside platform with guide and extra seat belt ¥ 1400. 
9:00-21:00. While the original tower was built in the early 20th century, the current "newer" version was designed by Prof. Naitō himself, who also designed the Tokyo Tower. This landmark built in the middle of the Shinsekai (新世界) area is a symbol of the reconstruction of the city of Osaka after World War II. - 2 Abeno Harukas Tower (あ べ の ハ ル カ ス), 1 Chome-1-４３ Abenosuji, Abeno-ku (At Tennoji / Tennojiekimae / Osaka-Abenobashi station). Being the tallest building in Osaka, this tower features shopping malls, restaurants, shops and offices. The most interesting for tourists is probably the Abeno Harukas art museum (temporary exhibitions, around ¥ 1300) and the Harukas 300 observation deck on the 60th floor at 300m high (¥ 1350). If you want to get a good view of the city for free, take the elevators and escalators up to the 17th floor, then change to one of the corporate elevators up to the 30th floor. Here are large glass windows on all sides of the building that offer views of all of Osaka for free!
- 3 Shitennō-ji (四 天王寺), 1-1-18 Shitennōji Tennōji-ku (5 minutes from Shitennōji-mae-Yuhiga-oka subway line , or 15 minutes north from the Tennōji Lines station ). Originally built by Emperor Suiko in 593 AD. Although the current buildings are mostly post WWII reconstructions, the temple is a rare example that conveys the continental style (particularly the placement of individual buildings within the complex) from the 6th-7th century to the present.
, Tram Hankai), ☎
Travel to the top ¥ 600, outside platform with guide and extra seat belt ¥ 1400. 
9:00-21:00. While the original tower was built in the early 20th century, the current "newer" version was designed by Prof. Naitō himself, who also designed the Tokyo Tower. This landmark built in the middle of the Shinsekai (新世界) area is a symbol of the reconstruction of the city of Osaka after World War II.What to do
- 1 Tennoji Sports Center (大阪 市立 天王寺 ス ポ ー ツ セ ン タ ー), 5-109 Sanadayama Tennoji-ku (10 minutes walk from JR Tamatsukuri station), ☎ 81 6-6765-0043. Admission: ¥ 700 swimming pool, ¥ 600 training, ¥ 1000 swimming pool and training. Tue-Sun 9: 00-21: 00. Heated pool and gym.
- 2 Tennōji Zoo, 1-１０８ Chausuyamacho, ☎ 81 6-6771-8401. Tue-Sun 9: 30-17: 00.
Shopping
Jan-Jan Yokocho
1 Jan-Jan Yokocho is a famous shopping street along a small street. There are still many factories in the same shops they built right after the war. The whole area is characterized by small houses with inexpensive restaurants.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Business Hotel Chuo (ビ ジ ネ ス ホ テ ル 中央), 1-1-12 Taishi Nishinari-ku (1 minute walk from Dobutsuenmae subway station, 3 minutes walk from JR Shin-Imamiya station), ☎ 81 6-6647-7561. Singles ¥ 2600- ¥ 3200, doubles ¥ 5200- ¥ 7000. Western and Japanese style rooms available. The rooms are simple, but clean. Traditional Japanese bath with communal showers and hot pool open to men and women during separate opening hours in the morning and evening. Three additional private showers are available 24 hours. Showers and toilets are on the ground floor. Wireless internet in the rooms plus three internet-connected computers in the lobby Free tea and coffee in the morning. No communal kitchen, but microwaves and boiling water available in the lobby. No curfew
