Tenkawa Shrine: History and Natural Beauty!

If you are looking for a fun and interesting day trip. A place that’s not a typical tourist attraction, get in a car and head to the mountains of Nara! One of the most famous shrines in Japan and a Japanese Heritage site is Tenkawadaibenzaitensha or Tenkawa Shrine! Try to say that five times fast! It is famous for bringing luck to anyone looking to do something creatively who goes there to pray.

Located in the mountains of Nara near the Tenkawa River, this is a beautiful Shinto Shrine.

The Tenkawa shrine near Mt. Misen is one of the most sacred mountains in Japan. Believed by many to be the home of the god of entertainment and performing arts. Tenkawa Shrine is a popular place to visit for anyone looking to have a career in the performing arts.

A Living Part of Japanese history:

Built around 700 A.D., Tenkawa Shrine is attributed to the spot where the first emperor of Japan, Jimmu (711-585 BC), prayed and supposedly came up with the name for Japan, originally ‘Hinomoto’ meaning ‘the origin of the sun.’ Later it changed to Nippon or Nihon.

A Touch of Extra Luck:

If you want extra luck, you can purchase charms that you can bring home with you. Further, there are different colors as well as charms that have different effects to choose from.

Regardless of whether you believe in the supernatural properties of the Shrine, the mountains of Nara are among some of the most beautiful that you will find in Japan. The Tenkawa River and the mountains surrounding it are some of the best examples of the natural beauty that can be found throughout Japan!

The Tenkawa region is steeped in Japanese history and natural beauty! Located about 2 hours from Osaka city, it is the perfect escape from the rat-race of the city!