Heian Shrine - Kyoto
Located at Nishitennocho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Heian Shrine ( 平安神宮 ) is one of Kyoto's most popular shrine. Heian Shrine ( 平安神宮 ) Heian Shrine History Heian Shrine also called Heian Jingu , was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the city. The shrine is actually a 5/8 scale reconstruction of the original Imperial Palace which was built when Kyoto was founded in 794. Aside from the vermilion-colored shrine building, there are other notable things to see in Heian Shrine like the giant Torii located 500 meters in front of the shrine. This Torii , although far from the shrine, is actually the main entrance to Heian Shrine. Heian Shrine - Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Heian Shrine's Outenmon Gate Heian Shrine Otorii Gate Heian Shrine's Outenmon as seen from the history board near Nijo Dori Heian Shrine's Outenmon as seen from Reisen Street Then there's the vast Shin-en Garden , which is the only