Senko-ji — Attraction in Osaka

A small but intriguing temple in Osaka. Even though it is an old temple in a rustic part of Osaka, it is tourist friendly with English language descriptions inside the temple. The small Buddhist hell close to the entrance is easily the highlight of this place with scary figures and a vivid description of what hell can be like.

You can also take a fun test to check if you will go to hell or heaven! After the hell comes Buddhist paradise with mandala panel on the floor. I personally liked the hell part.

There is also a small space with a huge collection of old toys that will probably make the older generation of local people a bit nostalgic.

I visited by car but wouldn't recommend it because the parking lot is quite small and the roads leading up to the temple are also narrow. Hirano station of Osaka metro's Tanimachi line is walking distance...

This shrine area is quite unique as it feels more like walking through an interactive theme park than a sacred place! There's a map outlining the path, where you'll find a cave with sound effects, and a line of statues among other interesting features. They have a Shrine office that gives goshuin stamps too. It's a small area, but not busy at all when you visit on weekdays. It's worth visiting Senko-ji if you're in the area. You...

It's a temple of the same sect as the famous Koyasan. They have many beautiful statues at the entrance. You can splash one of them with water for good luck. Inside, the theme is heaven and hell, with a rock that if you listen to it, supposedly you can hear hell. There is an underground chamber with a pool of water surrounded by many statues. It has...