The Shinto Heian Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Heian-kyo (Kyoto)

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...ews and visit the famous landmarks in the city including the Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Heian Shrine, Kyoto

The Shinto Heian Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).

The Shinto Heian Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Heian-kyo (Kyoto). Designed as a scaled-down (5/8) replica of the original Imperial Palace, the shrine honors Emperor Kammu who founded Kyoto in 794, and Emperor Komei who was the last Japanese ruler to have his capital at Kyoto. The bright vermilion torii gate of the Heian Shrine is the one of the largest in Japan, and the Shin'en Garden encircling the backside of the shrine is one of the city's most beautiful gardens and a popular place for hanami, particularly for those who prefer pink blossoms.


Hours

Sun

6:00

17:00

Mon

6:00

17:00

Tue

6:00

17:00

Wed

6:00

17:00

Thu

6:00

17:00

Fri

6:00

17:00

Sat

6:00

17:00

About Heian Shrine

 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8341, Japan

 +81 75-761-0221

 www.heianjingu.or.jp

Heian Shrine and Nearby Sights on Map

Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

Kyoto City Zoo

Konkaikōmyō-ji

Shoren-in

The Shoren-in Temple, built in the 13th century, is one of the five monzeki temples of the Tendai Buddhist sect in Kyoto

Yoshida Shrine

Sen-oku Hakuko Kan

Shorin-in

Chion-in

Chion-in is the sacred headquarters of the Jodoshu sect founded by priest Honen in 1175

Koun-ji

The Kounji Temple is known for its shakkei gardens which frame the Higashiyama hills