Elegant and vivid dynastic architecture
It was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100 year anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heian-kyo. The main building is a 5/8 replica of the main building of Heiankyo. Four seasons bloom in alarge garden.
The large torii gate, the most representative structure of Heian Jingu Shrine, was constructed as a commemorative project for the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Showa.
Go through the large vermilion-lacquered Otenmon Gate to the temple grounds. An elegant world unfolds.
A charm for good fortune and warding off misfortune, featuring the peach—a fruit traditionally regarded as a talisman against evil spirits and misfortune. Crafted from soft crepe fabric with an adorable design.
The Jidai Festival on October 22 (rain date) is the grand festival of Heian Shrine. A procession of approximately 2,000 people proceeds from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
Heian-Jingu Shrine
075-761-0221
Okazaki-Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
3 minutes' walk from Okazaki-koen-Bijutsukan-Heianjingu-mae City Bus Stop
6am-6pm (Shinen at 8.30am-5.30pm) * Seasonal variation
Admission is free (Shinen 600 yen)
Parking: Use the municipal parking lot (fee: 500 yen)
Closing dates : Open year round
WEBSITE : https://www.heianjingu.or.jp/index.html