Ōyamato Shrine, Tenri
#3 among attractions in Tenri
Facts and practical information
Ōyamato Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tenri, Nara in Japan. ()
Ōyamato Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hase-dera, Ōmiwa Shrine, Isonokami Shrine, Mount Miminashi.
8th-century Shingon Buddhist templeHase-dera, Sakurai
118 min walk • Hase-dera, a serene temple nestled in the city of Sakurai, Japan, is a bastion of spiritual tranquility and cultural heritage. This historic temple, not to be confused with its namesake in Kamakura, is a significant religious site and a hidden gem for travelers seeking...
Shinto shrine dedicated to a mountainŌmiwa Shrine, Sakurai
78 min walk • Ōmiwa Shrine, also known as Miwa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is noted because it contains no sacred images or objects because it is believed to serve Mount Miwa, the mountain on which it stands. For the same reason, it has a worship hall, but no place for the deity to be housed.
Ancient shrine in a tranquil settingIsonokami Shrine, Tenri
52 min walk • Isonokami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the hills of Furu in Tenri, Nara prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest extant Shinto shrines in Japan and has housed several significant artifacts.
MountainMount Miminashi, Kashihara
110 min walk • Mount Miminashi is a mountain located in the Nara Basin, in the city of Kashihara, in the central-western part Nara Prefecture, Japan. Together with Mount Unebi and Mount Amanokagu, it belongs to the so-called "Yamato Sanzan".
Specialty museum, History museum, MuseumTenri University Sankōkan Museum, Tenri
47 min walk • Tenri University Sankōkan Museum first opened in Tenri, Nara Prefecture, Japan, in 1930. Initially the Overseas Reference Materials Room, it was renamed the Overseas Reference Materials Hall in 1938, taking its present name in 1950 when it came to be affiliated with Tenri University.
Temple, Sacred and religious sitesAbe Monju-in, Sakurai
119 min walk • Abe Monju-in is a Buddhist temple in the Abe area of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Dating to the seventh century, it houses a sculptural group by Kaikei, and a kofun within its grounds has been designated a Special Historic Site.
History museum, Archaeological museum, MuseumKarako-Kagi Archaeological Museum, Tawaramoto
58 min walk • Karako-Kagi Archaeological Museum opened in Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan, in 2004. Located on the second floor of the Tawaramoto Aogaki Lifelong Learning Centre, the Museum's three rooms display artefacts from the nearby Karako-Kagi Site, a Yayoi village and National...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMount Miwa, Sakurai
76 min walk • Mount Miwa or Mount Mimoro is a mountain located in the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It has been an important religious and historical mountain in Japan, especially during its early history, and serves as a holy site in Shinto.
TownMiyake
103 min walk • Miyake is a town located in Shiki District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 7,013. The total area is 4.07 km². It is known to be smallest municipality in area in Nara Prefecture.
TempleJinraku-ji, Tawaramoto
82 min walk • Jinraku-ji is a Buddhist temple in the town of Tawaramoto, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is located in Tawaramoto near Kasanui Station. It was commissioned by Prince Shotoku in the 5th century and built by Hata no Kawakatsu.
TempleKakuan-ji, Horyuji
109 min walk • Kakuan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Yamatokōriyama, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon Risshu Buddhism, and was founded in 621.
Nara