Shitennō-ji 四天王寺
Shitennō-ji is a Buddhist temple in Osaka that was founded by Prince Shōtoku in 593. It is one of the seven great temples founded by Prince Shōtoku and is part of the New Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage and the 49 Sacred sites of Saigoku Yakushi.
Planning a visit
The weather in Osaka varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 30 °C and 32 °C. The wettest period is June, which has about 16 days of rain. Cooler temperatures occur in January and December, when daily highs are between 8 °C and 11 °C.
Visitors can reach the temple via Osaka Itami International Airport, which is 16 km away. The site is 397 km from Tokyo. There is no fee to visit. Nearby sights include Abeno Harukas (0.9 km), Tsūtenkaku (1.0 km), Osaka Castle (3.8 km), Kyocera Dome Osaka (4.1 km), and Umeda Sky Building (6.2 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is June, with about 206 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 68 | 114 | 116 | 163 | 206 | 172 | 108 | 176 | 124 | 78 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
