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Noted for its scarlet tori gates, Heian Shrine remains one of the most important Shinto sites in Kyoto. Built in 1895 to celebrate the city’s 1,100th anniversary, and relatively new in comparison to similar religious sites, the shrine was designed to resemble a smaller replica of the original Heian Palace. Step into the complex through the large, vividly colored gate, and explore its picturesque grounds. Roam the courtyards and Chinese-style buildings, or, for a small fee, enter the gardens that encircle a large pond, and stroll along stone paths lined by weeping cherry trees and maples. Add Heian Shrine to your Kyoto travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Kyoto online visit planner.
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Nice place- not a highlight of Kyoto but nonetheless interesting and pretty. Some historical significance and overall interesting
Nice place- not a highlight of Kyoto but nonetheless interesting and pretty. Some historical significance and overall interesting more »
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This Shinto shrine is only just over 100 years old.A massive torii gate marks the approach to the shrine, around which there are a couple of museums. The actual shrine grounds themselves are very...
This Shinto shrine is only just over 100 years old.A massive torii gate marks the approach to the shrine, around which there are a couple of museums. The actual shrine grounds themselves are very... more »
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Unlike many other historic sites in Kyoto, I found this shrine not crowded by tourists. This offers a soothing and peaceful atmosphere. It is unique with a central big shrine surrounded by a huge courtyard.
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📿🛐 Very beautiful shrine just 10-18 mins walkign north from yasaka or kiyomizu. ✅Great to complement the visit of the massive door down the street ✅Besutiful shrines 🆓💴 FREE to visit (one of the few along with Chiion, and that one close to Kyoto Station) 🆗💴 If you want to visit the garden it costs around 500yen. They seem really beautiful although we were in a rush and had to skip it
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