Tennoji Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tennoji featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
Tennoji featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
Tennoji which includes a pond as well as a couple
Tennoji Park featuring a pond and a garden
Tennoji featuring a bridge and street scenes as well as an individual male

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

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
Five Storied Pagoda at Shitennoji Temple in Osaka, Japan

Shitenno-ji Temple

Shitenno-ji Temple 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 walkable area.

Shitenno-ji Temple
Isshinji Temple featuring street scenes, a temple or place of worship and heritage elements

Isshinji Temple

Isshinji Temple is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

Isshinji Temple
One-point perspective. Tennoji Park, Osaka, Japan.

Tenshiba

Tenshiba 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.

Tenshiba

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

AU$44
per adult
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$195
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$168
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka

Absolute Osaka Food Tour

AU$257
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
KYOTO SIGHTSEEING PASS E-ticket

Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket

AU$21
per adult
Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$16
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best Tennoji Hotel Deals

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$77 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$77
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
very clean room and check in was very efficient

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI
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$87 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$87
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

4 out of 5
6-1-55 Uehommachi Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is AU$223 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$223
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Room was very hot because the air conditioning to the hotel was turned off so it was difficult to sleep during our stay.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower

Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower

4 out of 5
8-1 Hidenincho Osaka Osaka
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (866 reviews)
The room was very clean and tidy. A lot of amenities are available at the lobby floor. The shower and the toilet are divided in separate rooms. Light meals and free drinks (including alcohols) are available at free of charge during afternoon and late evening.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower
RE HOTEL Tanimachi9chomeⅡ

RE HOTEL Tanimachi9chomeⅡ

2.5 out of 5
8-8 Ikutamacho, Tennoji-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is AU$56 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$56
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Osaka Castle are located ...
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi

3 out of 5
6-7-5 Uehonmachi Osaka Osaka-fu
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Really nice clean hotel with very helpful staff

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Tennoji

Sennichimae

Nanbasennichimae

If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Nipponbashi are top sights worth seeing.

Nanbasennichimae
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).

Namba
If you’re looking for Sushi then this is definitely the place to come, the freshness and taste of the fish were exquisite. The place is quite small only seating about 10 so you might have to wait but it’s definitely worth it, the tuna, eel, sea bream and mackerel were superb. #Trovember

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.

Sennichimae
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes night scenes, signage and a city

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.

Minami
Higashishinsaibashi

Higashishinsaibashi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Higashishinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi showing street scenes

Shinsaibashi

You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.

Shinsaibashi

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