Osaka Transportation Guide | Encounter Dotonbori Hozenji Temple and explore the tranquility in the bustling city

#Osaka Transportation Guide When you come to Osaka, you must come to Dotonbori to experience the prosperity. In this bustling area, there is a quiet Hozenji Temple, which is definitely worth a visit. Now I will share with you the transportation strategy to Hozenji Temple and the unique charm of this ancient temple! 🚇 Transportation: 1. Subway: Take the Midosuji Line, Sennichimae Line, or Yotsubashi Line, get off at Namba Station, exit from Exit 14, and walk about 5 minutes to arrive. The Midosuji Line is the main artery of Osaka's transportation, connecting Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Shinsaibashi, Namba and Tennoji stations. Transfers are also very convenient. Each line has a different color and code, so just identify them by color. 2. JR Line: Take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Tennoji Station, then transfer to other lines to Namba Station. The JR Osaka Loop Line runs around the city of Osaka, connecting various areas like a red bond, and can reach many places in Osaka. 3. Nankai Railway: If you are departing from Kansai Airport, take the Nankai Railway to Namba Station, and walk to Hozenji Temple after exiting the station. Among them, the airport express only takes 43 minutes and costs 920 yen; the express rapi only takes about 34 minutes and costs 1430 yen. The seats are spacious and comfortable and there are luggage racks. 🏯 Explore Hozenji Temple: Hozenji Temple was built in 1637. Although it is located in the hustle and bustle of Dotonbori, it has its own tranquility. The stone statue of Acala in the temple is a must-see highlight. Because people are accustomed to scooping water and sprinkling it on the Buddha statue when worshiping, the stone statue is moist all year round and covered with moss, forming a unique and solemn atmosphere. Local residents affectionately call it the Water Hanging Immovable Son. The surrounding Hozenji Yokocho is ancient and its narrow alleys are full of traditional shops and restaurants. Strolling through it, you can feel the atmosphere of Osaka from centuries ago. There is no entrance fee for Hozenji Temple, which is open all day. At night, traditional lights are turned on, giving the temple a layer of orange light and shadow, which is particularly warm. After visiting Hozenji Temple, you can seamlessly connect to the food and shopping in Dotonbori and start a carnival of food and shopping. When you come to Osaka, don’t miss this wonderful journey from prosperity to tranquility! #OsakaTourism #Hozenji Temple #Dotonbori #OsakaTransportation #JapanTravel