It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian Jingu shrine in Kyoto and Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo. The interior features reproductions of ancient ...

About 2,000 Japanese irises of 200 varieties are in full bloom at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto City. The garden has a temporary bridge over the pond at this time of year.

KYOTO--A New Year’s ceremonial ... the first time in three years at Yasakajinja shrine here on Jan. 3. Dressed in the traditional costume of the Heian Period (794-1185), eight women took part ...

a shrine modeled after the Imperial Palace during the Heian era, when Kyoto was the capital of Japan. Creation process of Heian Jingu in the metaverse For Naked Garden One Kyoto, Heian Jingu ...

The festival was first held in 1895, when Heian Jingu Shrine was built, to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Kyoto at the beginning of the Heian period.

and the Heian Shrine. "Our location is truly special because it offers guests a tranquil retreat while being just moments away from some of Kyoto’s most iconic cultural landmarks," Lim said.

One such vengeful spirit long associated with the city is Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and politician in the mid-Heian Period ... The principal shrine dedicated to this kami is Kyoto ...