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HEIAN JINGU

Heian Jingu (平安神宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. Heian Jingu is famous for having the largest torii in Japan. The main building, or shaden (社殿), is designed to imitate the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Heian Jingu Shine with the largest Torii in Japan

The Heian Jingu was built in 1895 for the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto). The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Kōmei. The former moved the capital to Heian, and the latter was the last before Emperor Meiji, who moved the capital to Tokyo.

The Heian Jingu is the destination of the Jidai Matsuri, one of the three most important festivals of Kyoto. The procession of this festival begins at the old Imperial palace, and includes carrying the mikoshi (portable shrines) of Emperors Kammu and Komei to the Heian Jingu.

Heian Jingu Tours

Organised guided tours are available in English to the Heian Jingu. These are available as half day tours including Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangendo.

Heian Jingu Tour Options
Kyoto Day Tour - Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple
Kyoto Afternoon Tour - Heian Shrine, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple

Heian Jingu Pictures

Click on the pictures below for a larger version and further description.

Taihei-kaku (Hashidono)	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine	Soryu-ro	Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine
Outen-mon - Heian Jingu	Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine
Japanese Garden Lake - Heian Jingu Shrine	Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine		Shobi-kan (Kihin-kan)
	Taihei-kaku (Hashidono)	Japanese Garden Lake- Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine
Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine	Sake Sakadaru	Soryu-ro	Outen-mon - Heian Jingu
Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine	Cherry Blossom - Heian Jingu Shrine
Outen-mon - Heian Jingu			Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine
Taihei-kaku (Hashidono) with cherry blossom		Japanese Garden - Heian Jingu Shrine
Paper Lanten Heian Jingu Shrine		Grand Shrine Gate