Heian Shrine
- Address:Okazakinishi Tenno-cho, Kyoto
- Hours:Open daily 8:30am - 5:30pm
- Admission:Grounds: free; Garden: ¥600
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Heian Shrine
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No wonder this serene destination was once featured in "Lost in Translation" the Heian Shrine is easily one of Kyoto's most beautiful. Built in 1884 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the city, and was dedicated to its first and last emporer's, it is an astounding two-thirds scale replica of the Imperial Palace of the Heian period, and is just as beautiful.
On a nice day, a tour through the stunning bridge and onto any one of its four majestic gardens will relax any weary traveler. Whether it is through the iris, filled pond of the Nishi Shin'en, writing a haiku next to one of the radiating weeping cherry trees of the Heian-style Minami Shin'en, or just taking a leisurely stroll through the magnificence of the stone pillars in the Naka Shin'en, your visit to the Shrine's gardens is a sight that will not be soon forgotten.
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The trip was brilliant. Hiro the guide was excellent and very informative. It was really good fun and an excellent way to see the city.
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The tour was excellent and interesting. The morning and afternoon sections were led by different guides, who were very competent.
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The Heian Shrine is quite easily reached through public transportation from Kyoto station, by taking either buses number 5 or 100. Another method is to travel via subway to the Shrine's nearest station, Higashiyama Station, on the Tozai Line, a mere 10 minutes away.
