Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) in Kyoto

Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu)

Kyoto, Japan

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Tripadvisor Free cancellation Kyoto Sightseeing Pass · 1-day $14.99 View
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Evendo Free cancellation Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket $14.99 View
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Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan

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Is Heian-Jingu Shrine worth visiting?

It's worth a visit, particularly on Shinto festival days. Like most Shinto shrines, Heian-jingu Shrine is marked by a vermillion torii (shrine gate) out front. But the torii at Heigan-jingu is anything but ordinary: It's vast. Standing almost 25 meters high, it dominates the entire Okazaki-koen Park area.

What is the Heian Jinhu shrine known for?

Heian-jingu Shrine 平安神宮 Built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of Kyoto's reign as the capital of Japan, Heian-jingu Shrine's most recognizable feature is its towering red torii gate. With its vibrant colors and immaculate grounds, the shrine is an iconic symbol of Kyoto and a major tourist attraction.

How long to spend in Heian-Jingu Shrine?

This is a walking tour that usually departs from the Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum at 10:00 in downtown Kyoto. The fee covers 10 people. The tour is about 2 hours.

Where did Scarlett Johansson go in Kyoto?

Japanese gardens as a must-see Once again, one of the treasures of the ancient capital is offered to the view. For the anecdote, Heian-jingu is the shrine that Scarlett Johansson's character visits in the movie Lost in Translation, the one where she hops from stone to stone to cross the pond.

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