How many temples do you think Osaka has? Standing here before Eimeiji Temple lets explore. Eimeiji Temple is a temple of the Jodo Shinshu Otani school. It is located in Osaka’s Hirano Ward. Specifically you’ll find it at 6-9-12 Nagayoshi Demado. The postal code is 547-0011.
Did you know there are 3372 temples in Osaka Prefecture? This number excludes those that are unregistered or closed. In Hirano Ward alone there are 56 temples. Eimeiji Temple is one of them.
Across Japan there are 76660 temples. That is according to data from February 13 2025. Eimeiji Temple is known by a corporate number 3120005001557. The designation date for this number was October 5 2015. It was last updated November 20 2015.
Eimeiji Temple may be small. It is still a vital part of Osaka’s religious landscape. Temples like Eimeiji offer solace and community. They are places for reflection and spiritual practice.
Osaka Prefecture ranks high in temple density. It is a testament to the region’s rich Buddhist heritage. The prefecture has 38.15 temples per 100000 people. There are 176.99 temples per 10 square kilometers. Also there are 85.94 temples per 100000 households.
In terms of area Osaka ranks first nationally for temple density. But Osaka ranks lower regarding temples per capita and household. This shows the urban density of Osaka. Despite being crowded temples still play a key role.
Eimeiji Temple and others contribute to Osaka’s spiritual fabric. They offer a space for traditions and community. As we continue our tour remember the quiet presence of Eimeiji Temple. It reflects Osaka’s blend of urban life and spiritual heritage.