Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu)
Kyoto, Japan
6 ticket options available · from $14.99 to $15.99 · free cancellation on 5 of 6
Tours, passes & combos at Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Kyoto Sightseeing Pass · 1-day | $14.99 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Kyoto Sightseeing Pass · 1-day | $14.99 | View |
| Evendo Free cancellation | Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket | $14.99 | View |
| Tripadvisor Free cancellation | Kyoto Sightseeing Pass 24-hour | $15.99 | View |
| Viator Free cancellation | Kyoto Sightseeing Pass 24-hour | $15.99 | View |
Did you know?
- Type
- Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Visitor information
- Address: 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
- Phone: +81 75-761-0221
- Official website: https://www.heianjingu.or.jp/
People also ask
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.