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A stunning tourist spot in Kyoto renowned for its beautifully vermilion-painted buildings.
Established in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital to Heian-kyo, this shrine is relatively new. The buildings emulate the central government office, the "Chodo-in," where significant ceremonies took place during the Heian period. Once you step into the precincts, adorned with these vermilion structures, you feel as though you've time-traveled back to the Heian era.
Influenced by the main hall of the Chodo-in, the grand Daigokuden, along with intricately designed structures like the Byakko-ro and the Soryo-ro, are key cultural assets of the nation and are absolute must-sees. The shrine's iconic "Otorii" gate boasts an impressive scale at 24 meters in height and 18 meters in width.
The deities enshrined are Emperor Kanmu, the founder of Heian-kyo, and Emperor Komei, the last emperor of Heian-kyo. Believers seek blessings ranging from good fortune and prosperity in business to protection from misfortune and academic success. Before the war, many weddings took place before the deities, making it a revered power spot for romantic connections.
The Shin-en garden surrounding the buildings is divided into four areas representing the cardinal directions, each adorned with flowers of the seasons. The cherry blossoms in spring are particularly breathtaking, attracting numerous tourists.
The iconic Otorii gate of Heian Jingu Shrine.
The Shin-en garden adorned with cherry blossoms.
The magnificent Daigokuden.
Japan's oldest train, the Kyoto City Electric Railway train.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
English pamphlets available.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
平安神宮是為了祭祀天皇而建立的神社，外面的大鳥居是象徵性的地標。
京都有那麼多的神社寺廟，平安神宮的外觀比較不同。
筆直的馬路上佇立著紅色巨大鳥居，也是平安神宮最具代表性的象徵。
神宮可以自由參觀，內部的庭園很值得參觀需另外付費購買門票，櫻花季節八重枝垂櫻開得很美。
