Temples & ShrinesNatural Scenery
Tenchi Shrine
Tenchi Jinja
Home to a massive 800-year-old camphor tree, a designated natural monument of Shizuoka Prefecture.Explore this spot
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Tenchi Shrine is a serene spiritual site located in Hirai, Nanbu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture.
What makes it special
Ancient Camphor Tree800-year-old HistoryShizuoka Natural MonumentNature Observation RouteSerene Shrine Grounds
About Tenchi Shrine
- Witness the awe-inspiring scale of the 800-year-old Great Camphor Tree, a designated natural monument.
- Marvel at the massive 13.5m circumference of this ancient natural wonder.
- Enjoy a peaceful moment of nature observation within the quiet, sacred shrine grounds.
- A perfect stop on a nature-themed route in the Nanbu/Izu area.
Weather forecast
Tue
8/4
30°/23°
26%
Wed
8/5
31°/26°
62%
Thu
8/6
31°/26°
75%
Fri
8/7
32°/25°
90%
Sat
8/8
31°/23°
72%
Sun
8/9
30°/23°
57%
Mon
8/10
28°/23°
58%
Tips
Payment
Cash (for charms or offerings)
Language
Limited English support/signage
Reservation
No reservation needed
Clothing
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Photography
Photography is allowed
Accessibility
Uneven surfaces/unpaved paths
Etiquette
Please protect the natural monument