Oyasama's Cemetery

教祖御廟

4.6Est. 90Tenri, Kansai

Overview

Ancient imperial burial mounds dot the Yamato region, marking Japan's earliest capitals with keyhole-shaped kofun tombs.

Sacred burial site of Oyasama (Miki Nakayama), the foundress of Tenrikyo religion, located within the Tenrikyo headquarters complex in Tenri, Nara. The hillside mausoleum is set among mature trees and maintained as a pilgrimage destination.

Practical info

Japanese name: 教祖御廟
Nearest station: Tenri Station (20 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: not required

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