Hōzen-ji, Osaka

Name: Hōzen-ji
Address: 1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan
Telephone: +81 6-6211-4152

#169 among attractions in Osaka

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Hōzen-ji (address: 1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-ku) is a place located in Osaka (Osaka urban prefecture) and belongs to the category of temple, sacred and religious sites.

It is situated at an altitude of 43 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 34°40'4"N latitude and 135°30'11"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Hōzen-ji is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kintetsu-Nippombashi (train, 5 min walk), Nippombashi (metro, 6 min walk), NANKAI NAMBA bus terminal (bus, 8 min walk), Ebisu-cho (tram, 26 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Namba (shopping, 3 min walk), Dōtonbori (shopping, 3 min walk), Osaka Shochiku‑za (theater, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 34°40'4"N, 135°30'11"E

Address

1-2-16 Namba, Chuo-kuミナミ (中央区)Osaka 542-0076 Japan

Contact

+81 6-6211-4152

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Day trips

Hōzen-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dōtonbori, Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi, Shitennō-ji.

~500 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hōzen-ji open?

Hōzen-ji is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Hōzen-ji?

Nearby attractions include Osaka Shochiku‑za, Osaka (4 min walk), Sōemonchō, Osaka (4 min walk), Nipponbashi, Osaka (7 min walk), National Bunraku Theatre, Osaka (9 min walk).

How to get to Hōzen-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hōzen-ji:

Train

Kintetsu-Nippombashi (5 min walk)
Ōsaka Namba (8 min walk)

Metro

Nippombashi • Lines: K, S (6 min walk)
Namba • Lines: M, S, Y (7 min walk)

Bus

NANKAI NAMBA bus terminal (8 min walk)
Minatomachi Bus Terminal (12 min walk)

Tram

Ebisu-cho • Lines: Hn (26 min walk)