Ginkgo Avenue & Sakura｜Golden Leaves, Cherry Blossoms

Ginkgo Tree Avenue in Tenri City

The ginkgo trees along National Route 25 stretch from Tenri City Hall to the Tenrikyo Headquarters. (To reach Tenri City Hall, it is a 15-minute walk southeast from JR or Kintetsu Tenri Station.)
This avenue represents autumn scenery in Tenri City, extending for approximately 500 meters.
During peak viewing weekends, the area is closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians.

This is the course of the Nara Marathon.
The turnaround point is very close.

Weeping Cherry Blossom at the Tenrikyo Headquarters
Located 1.2 km east of JR and Kintetsu Tenri Stations, this weeping cherry blossom trees are renowned for its spectacular illumination.
If you visit, be sure to come at night to fully enjoy the display.

The cherry blossoms at Isonokami Shrine Outer Garden Park

The Ruins of Uchiyama Eikyuji Temple are located several hundred meters south of Isonokami Shrine.

Today, only the temple pond remains, while persimmon orchards stretch across the site where the temple complex once stood.

The temple was established approximately 900 years ago in 1114 (Eikyu 2) by imperial decree from Emperor Toba. At its height, it boasted vast temple grounds, rivaling those of Kofuku-ji, and Horyu-ji.

Travelers heading to Ise Shrine or Hase Temple would often stop by to pay their respects while passing near the temple.

However, during the early Meiji period, the temple was completely destroyed as part of the anti-Buddhist movement known as haibutsu kishaku.

This is a historical map of the temple complex of Uchiyama Eikyuji. In the center of the image, you can see the main hall and the pond.

The auxiliary shrine hall (designated as a National Treasure) at Isonokami Shrine was originally the worship hall of Uchiyama Eikyuji, constructed in 1137 and later relocated.

The auxiliary shrine hall (National Treasure) of Isonokami Shrine was relocated from Uchiyama Eikyuji.

A haiku monument by Matsuo Basho (by the temple pond):
Uchiyama ya
Toza mashirazu no
Hana zakari

At Uchiyama Eikyuji, the cherry blossoms are now in full bloom, beautifully flourishing, though unknown to people from other regions.

The area around Eikyuji Temple’s pond is a famous spot for cherry blossoms.

It is the gateway to Tenri.

On weekends, events are sometimes held.