Tenri City | Amazing things to do in Tenri city | NARA Visitor Center & Inn

Tenri city holds the distinction of once being the abode of the Imperial family and currently being the largest religious city in Japan. The city was founded in 1954 and takes its name from said religion; Tenrikyo. Read more about Tenri here: z Tenri city lies in the eastern part of the Nara basin. The area around the city contains many burial mounds and shrines dating from early historic times. The city has a population of just under 70,000 and is served by both Kintetsu and JR Rail Lines. Tenri is also home to Tenri University, known not only for its affiliation to the religion, but also for its sporting prowess, especially in the realms of rugby and judo. Every Summer Olympics carries a notable contingent with affiliations to the university. #tenri #visitnara #nara #tourism ##japan #tenrikyo #naravisitorcenter