Shitennoji · Gokuraku Jodo Garden

Shitennoji, founded by Prince Shotoku in 593, is Japan's oldest state temple. The Shitennoji-style temple layout, where the middle gate, five-story pagoda, golden hall, and lecture hall are arranged in a straight line, is the origin of Japanese temple architecture. The Gokuraku Jodo Garden is a beautiful Japanese garden expressing Pure Land Buddhist philosophy, where flowers of all seasons bloom splendidly. The monthly festivals on the 21st and 22nd are also lively.