Tenri, Religious center in Nara Prefecture, Japan
Located in north-central Nara Prefecture, Tenri extends over 86 square kilometers with a mixture of flat basin areas and eastern mountains.
The region transformed from a rural setting after 1881 when the Tenrikyo religious organization established its headquarters and main temple in this location.
The Isonokami Shrine, among the earliest religious structures in Japan, preserves significant cultural artifacts and maintains traditional sacred ceremonies.
Two railway lines, the JR West Sakurai Line and Kintetsu Railway Tenri Line, connect the city to major transportation networks in the Kansai region.
More than fifty percent of the municipal area contains non-taxable religious facilities, making it a distinct administrative case in Japanese urban planning.
Location: Nara Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1954
Website: https://www.city.tenri.nara.jp/
Shares border with: Nara, Sakurai, Yamatokoriyama, Tawaramoto, Miyake, Kawanishi
Website: https://city.tenri.nara.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.59667,135.83722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
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