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Osaka CastlevsShitennoji
Both are recommended by professionals. On balance, Osaka Castle is the choice of most writers compared to Shitennoji Temple. Osaka Castle has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 3 publications including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Osaka Castle
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-0002
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Fodor's "Osaka's most visible tourist attraction and symbol, Osaka Castle exemplifies the city's ability to change with the times." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"You cannot miss the forest of buildings and upturned roofs of Osaka Castle." Full review
Frommer's "Built of ferroconcrete, it's not as massive as the original but is still one of Japan's most famous castles and is impressive with its massive stone walls, black and gold-leaf trim, and copper roof." Full review
Shitennoji Frommer's
Lonely Planet Fodor's
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 543-0051
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Frommer's "Founded over 1,400 years ago as the first -- and therefore oldest -- officially established temple in Japan, Shitennoji Temple is the spiritual heart of Osaka." Full review
Lonely Planet "Shitennō-ji is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Japan, said to be founded (in 593) by priest-prince Shotoku-taishi (who first spread Buddhism in Japan). " Full review
Fodor's "Tenno-ji, as this temple is popularly known, is one of the most important historic sights in Osaka and the oldest temple in Japan." Full review
