Shitennō-ji Honbō Garden

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Shitennō-ji Honbō Garden, Japanese garden in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan.

Shitennō-ji Honbō Garden is a Japanese garden within the temple complex in Osaka that features ponds, bridges, and stone formations arranged according to traditional landscape design principles. Plants were selected and positioned to work with water and rocks in creating a unified, harmonious composition.

The garden was established alongside Shitennō-ji temple, which originated in 593. The site has been maintained in its original character over many centuries.

The garden expresses Japanese ideas about nature through carefully placed stones, water features, and plants that work together to create a sense of balance. Visitors experience how each element has its proper place and purpose within the larger composition.

The garden is accessible through the main temple entrance, where admission tickets are available at the gate. Wear sturdy shoes, as paths cross gravel and stone surfaces that may become slippery when wet.

The garden includes the Shitennō-ji Hakkakutei, an octagonal pavilion structure that merges thoughtfully with its surroundings. From this vantage point, carefully composed views of the garden unfold, guiding the visitor's gaze across the landscape.

Location: Shitennōji

Website: http://shitennoji.or.jp/map/honbo_teien.html

GPS coordinates: 34.65544,135.51736

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04

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