Tenri City

Tenri City

Tenri City is a city located in the central-northern part of Nara Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1954, the city's name originates from the Tenrikyo religion, making it the only city in Japan named after a religious organization. The city center is home to numerous facilities related to Tenrikyo and is known as a religious city. It is also the location of Tenri University.

Tenri City is home to numerous historic landmarks, including Japan’s oldest ancient road—the Yamanobe-no-michi, the mausoleums of Emperor Sujin, Emperor Keiko, and Princess Hashihito, the Kushiyama Kofun, Kurozuka Kofun, the Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Exhibition Hall, Nishiyama-zuka Kofun, Ishibe Shrine, Omiwa Shrine, Yadakuni Shrine, Chojuji Temple, Neiraku-ji Temple, Ryuo-zan Castle, and Fukuzumi Nakajō Castle. The strong religious faith of the local people gives the area a sacred atmosphere. It is a simple and tranquil place, free from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, offering instead the peace and elegance of a small town.

Tenri

Must-visit reason: The only city in Japan named after a religious organization

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Japan[Japan]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Nara Prefecture [Nara Prefecture]

City where the attraction is located: Tenri City [Tenri]