Seven Slopes & Ancient Temples

Descend the slopes from Ikukunitama Shrine to Oe Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera and Shitennoji through a quiet temple town.

Duration

Not measured

Distance

Not measured

Stops

6

1. 1
   Ikukunitama ShrinePlaceholder image
   Ikukunitama ShrineAffectionately called “Ikutama-san,” a shrine with ancient origins.Open in Google Maps ↗
2. 2
   Tennoji Seven SlopesPlaceholder image
   Tennoji Seven SlopesSeven slopes on the western edge of the Uemachi Plateau, lined with temples and stone paving.Open in Google Maps ↗
3. 3
   Oe ShrinePlaceholder image
   Oe ShrineA hilltop shrine in Yuhigaoka guarded by tigers instead of the usual lion-dogs.Open in Google Maps ↗
4. 4
   Kiyomizu-dera (Tennoji)Placeholder image
   Kiyomizu-dera (Tennoji)A temple on the Uemachi Plateau with a wooden stage modeled on Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera.Open in Google Maps ↗
5. 5
   Tamade FallsPlaceholder image
   Tamade FallsA small waterfall in Kiyomizu-dera, said to be the only natural waterfall in Osaka City.Open in Google Maps ↗
6. 6
   Shitennoji TemplePlaceholder image
   Shitennoji TempleOne of Japan's oldest temples, said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.Open in Google Maps ↗