Places worth the detour in Osaka
235 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Osaka, Japan, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (68). Best known: Hōryū-ji Temple. 217 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 235
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 175 are on the map and on the Japan pages.
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4.Shitennō-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 6th century · Notable
Built in 593 A.D., this famous Buddhist temple features a five-story pagoda, statues and turtle ponds
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9.Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryū-ji Area
Sacred sites · Notable
World Heritage Site in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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12.Church of the Light
Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable
Chapel in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture designed by Tadao Ando
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14.Tōshōdai-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Notable
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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15.Ishiyama Hongan-ji
Sacred sites · 15th century · Notable
Historical Buddhist temple located in Osaka, Japan
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23.Saidai-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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32.Kōriyama Castle
Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem
Building in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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34.Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Municipal museum in Osaka City
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38.Katsuō-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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39.Minato Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
1974 double-deck cantilever truss bridge
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40.Kishiwada Castle
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Building in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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41.Kanshin-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Shingon temple in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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42.Taima-dera Temple
Sacred sites · 7th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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50.Ikoma Cable Line
Fun & leisure · Hidden gem
Railway line owned by Kintetsu in Japan's Kinki region
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53.Chūgū-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 7th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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54.Grand Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Osaka
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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55.Ryōsen-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 8th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan
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57.Hōzan-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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58.Taiyū-ji Temple
Sacred sites · 9th century · Hidden gem
Building in Kita-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
