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Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮)

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A Shinto shrine located in Sakyo Ward in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture which was erected in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the foundation of the ancient capital of Heian-Kyo. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Komei. The main shrine building is a 5/8th scale replica of the Heian-Kyo government reception hall used during the time of Emperor Kammu. The shrine’s solemn vermillion lacquered buildings roofed with green glazed tiles and the white gravel covering the grounds are a spectacle to behold. The surrounding Japanese garden is strolling garden built around a central pond which is divided into four separate sections filled with splendid flowering plants and trees appropriate to the four seasons. The shrine is also famous for its weeping cherry trees in spring.

place

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakinishitennouchou (Kurama / Kibune / OharaArea)

phone 0757610221
place

[Shinen Worship times] 8:30-17:30
※ Depends on the season, closed 30 minutes after Hours of Operation

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Review of Heian Shrine

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Reviewed:2020/02/27 Heian is a must-see shrine in Kyoto
Elegant, beautiful, and utterly photogenic . The architecture borrows from the Chinese.Go early to avoid the crowds. And don’t miss the the exquisite gardens behind the shrine which you’ll want to...
Reviewed:2020/02/05 Nice shrine with good garden, good for resting
Like many other attractions of Kyoto, the shrine has two parts:the garden and the shrine itself. When we entered it was late, so we somehow were able to enter through the gardens free of cost. It’s...
Reviewed:2019/12/13 Nice Historical Shrine
Heian Shrine was built in 1895 in the 1100th anniversary celebration on the founding of city of Kyoto. It had been ranked as a Beppyo Jinjo by the Association of Shinto Shrine. It was particularly...
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Address
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakinishitennouchou [map]
Area
Kurama / Kibune / OharaArea
Phone
0757610221
Hours
[Shinen Worship times] 8:30-17:30
※ Depends on the season, closed 30 minutes after Hours of Operation
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Shinen Admission fee to worship] Adults600yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot
Not available
Credit Card
Not available

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