Tennoji Travel Guide

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Shitennoji Temple showing a statue or sculpture

Popular places to visit

Tennoji Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals

Tennoji Zoo

The diverse animal enclosures and recreated habitats of this enormous wildlife facility have made it one of the city’s star attractions.

Tennoji Zoo
Shitennoji Temple showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture

Shitennoji Temple

4/5(55 reviews)

Savour the peace and quiet as you wander through the gardens of one of Osaka’s most impressive shrines, the first Buddhist temple in the country.

Shitennoji Temple
Tennoji Park featuring a pond and a garden

Tennoji Park

Offering a quick getaway from Osaka’s busy centre, the ponds, iconic art and historic landmarks in this slice of greenery will relax your senses.

Tennoji Park
Shitenno-ji Temple

Shitenno-ji Temple

You can find out about the history of Osaka when you stop by Shitenno-ji Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Shitenno-ji Temple
Isshinji Temple

Isshinji Temple

You can find out about the history of Osaka with a trip to Isshinji Temple. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.

Isshinji Temple
Keitakuen Garden

Keitakuen Garden

Keitakuen Garden is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Keitakuen Garden

Activities

Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour

Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour (Castle, Dotonbori) GROUP OR PRIVATE

AU$138
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Osaka Walking Tour (Castle, Dotonbori) GROUP OR PRIVATE
Ramen Craftsman Experience in Osaka

Ramen Craftsman Experience in Osaka

AU$53
per adult
Ramen Craftsman Experience in Osaka
Yakiniku Manno: Osaka's Premium Wagyu BBQ Experience

Yakiniku Manno: Osaka's Premium Wagyu BBQ Experience

AU$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yakiniku Manno: Osaka's Premium Wagyu BBQ Experience
Osaka: Traditional Japanese Ceramics Private Experience

Osaka: Traditional Japanese Ceramics Private Experience

AU$127
per adult
Osaka: Traditional Japanese Ceramics Private Experience
Making Soba noodles at Temple

Making Soba noodles at Temple

AU$106
per adult
Making Soba noodles at Temple
Explore Osaka with Local Host and Multilingual Audio Guide

Explore Osaka with Local Host and Multilingual Audio Guide

AU$53
per adult
Explore Osaka with Local Host and Multilingual Audio Guide
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Our pick of the best Tennoji Hotel Deals

Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji
Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji
3 out of 5
1 1 7 Sanno Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$118 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$118
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (897 reviews)
"Excellent hotel that’s conveniently located, lots of restaurants in the area. Hotel is clean and there’s a good amount of food options for breakfast."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
4 out of 5
6-1-55 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$296 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$296
9 July - 10 July
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"CONVENIENT"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower
Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower
4 out of 5
8-1 Hidenincho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$173 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$173
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Spa World and Tsutenkaku ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (797 reviews)
Family Trip
"Our family had a great stay at Anda no Mori. The hotel provides a lot of free amenities to make your stay easier, including a number of free rental items and some complimentary food. We really enjoyed billiards, darts, and table tennis in the game room and the breakfast buffet was excellent. We would ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI
3 out of 5
1-1-7 Asahi-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$111 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$111
14 July - 15 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay in Tennoji, Osaka area.
"Great stay in Osaka. Rooms were clean and roomy for a solo traveler. Great transportation options as a base. Near Tennoji station, direct trains to Kansai Airport, Osaka metro lines. Tennoji area has multiple shopping and dinning options attached to the train stations. The hotel is on the upper levels ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI
ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI
ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI
4 out of 5
16-3 Ajiharacho Tennoji Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Nipponbashi and Osaka Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)
"They are very into details which make us feel comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

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ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI
Hotel Shinpoin Osaka
Hotel Shinpoin Osaka
3 out of 5
14-21, Shinpoin, Tennoji, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$105 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$105
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tennoji

Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(291 area reviews)

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

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Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

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Minami

4/5(20 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

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Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.

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Naniwa

4.5/5(89 area reviews)

Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.

Naniwa

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