Heian Jingu Shrine

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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.

Spot details

Kyoto and Nara Park One Day Tour with Lunch from Osaka

¥8,980

Update date：2024.04.25

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakinishitennouchou Map
Area: Around Okazaki Area
Phone: 0757610221
Hours: 6:00-18:00
[Shinen Visit] 8:30-17:30
※Depends on the season
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Worship fee] Free
[Shinen Admission fee]Adults600yen, Children300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

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Reviewed : 2023.06.07

明治時代に建てられたという平安神宮の応天門は、平安京の応天門の5/8スケールのレプリカだということですが、とても大きく立派です。この門より大きい平安京の応天門が消失してしまったのは、とても残念に思いました。
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Reviewed : 2023.04.05

Nous avons visité ce temple hier et il est pour nous le plus inaccueillant de tous les temples que nous ayons visité au Japon (toutes villes et tous voyages confondus). La pire expérience de notre...
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Reviewed : 2022.11.17

1895年創建の新しい神社である平安神宮。その表門がこちらの応天門です。朱塗りの大きな門で神社というよりお寺の門のようです。