Uemachi Plateau
Ancient temples and shrines, seven slopes and old shopping streets.
A plateau running north to south through central Osaka, dotted with old temples and shrines such as Shitennoji and Ikukunitama, the Tennoji Seven Slopes and Karahori Shopping Street.
Spots in this area
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Karahori Shopping Street
Old-style shopping arcades and alleys that follow the slopes of the Uemachi Plateau.
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Uenoshio
A quiet residential area on the Uemachi Plateau, dotted with small shops and temples.
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Uehommachi
A transport and shopping hub on the Uemachi Plateau, centered on a Kintetsu terminal.
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Hi-Hi Town
A Showa-flavored building in the Uehommachi area, home to restaurants and more.
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Shitennoji Temple
One of Japan's oldest temples, said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.
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Tennoji Seven Slopes
Seven slopes on the western edge of the Uemachi Plateau, lined with temples and stone paving.
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Ikukunitama Shrine
Affectionately called “Ikutama-san,” a shrine with ancient origins.
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Oe Shrine
A hilltop shrine in Yuhigaoka guarded by tigers instead of the usual lion-dogs.
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Kiyomizu-dera (Tennoji)
A temple on the Uemachi Plateau with a wooden stage modeled on Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera.
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Tamade Falls
A small waterfall in Kiyomizu-dera, said to be the only natural waterfall in Osaka City.
Photo gallery
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Courses through this area
Seven Slopes & Ancient Temples
Descend the slopes from Ikukunitama Shrine to Oe Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera and Shitennoji through a quiet temple town.
Ikukunitama Shrine → Tennoji Seven Slopes → Oe Shrine → Kiyomizu-dera (Tennoji) → Tamade Falls → Shitennoji Temple
Uemachi Alleys to Tsuruhashi
Wander the alleys of Karahori, pass through Uehommachi and end at Tsuruhashi's market and yakiniku.
Karahori Shopping Street → Uenoshio → Uehommachi → Hi-Hi Town → Tsuruhashi → Tsuruhashi Yakiniku
Tennoji: Ancient Temple and the 300 m View
Visit Shitennoji, then head to Abeno Harukas and take in Osaka from the Harukas 300 observatory.
Shitennoji Temple → Abeno Harukas → Harukas 300 (Observatory)
Nearby areas
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Tennoji & Shinsekai
Retro streets under Tsutenkaku, plus a park, zoo and samurai-era sites.
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Tsuruhashi
Yakiniku, markets and the energy of Korea Town.
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Osaka Castle & Tamatsukuri
The castle keep and places linked to Sanada Nobushige.