{"id":8108,"date":"2022-11-04T15:39:18","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T06:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/?p=8108"},"modified":"2024-12-05T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T01:00:00","slug":"a-guide-to-heian-shrine-in-kyoto-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-heian-shrine-in-kyoto-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A local guide to enjoy Heian Shrine during your time in Kyoto, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heian-jingu-shrine\">Heian Jingu Shrine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/heian_jingu-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6192283364958886;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"Otenmon, the Main Gate of Heian Shrine in Kyoto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for things to do in Japan and Kyoto during your stay, be sure to add the Heian Shrine, or Heian Jingu, to your list! Although the shrine is more recently built compared to other Kyoto City attractions, the striking architecture, beautiful Japanese garden, and proximity to many other sight-seeing spots makes Heian Shrine a great place to visit during your time in Kyoto, Japan. No matter what seasons of Japan it is during your visit, the Heian Shrine is sure to give you great memories as well as photos!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background\">Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_5067-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"IMG_5067\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heian Jingu was built in 1895 in commemoration of Kyoto City\u2019s 1,100th anniversary, and is dedicated to the first and last Emperors to rule Kyoto, Emperors Kammu and Komei.&nbsp; At the time it was built, Kyoto\u2019s economy was on a decline, partly due to the capital being moved to Tokyo.&nbsp; Heian Shrine was one of the projects planned to celebrate Kyoto\u2019s history and help boost the city\u2019s economy, and is widely regarded as a symbol or the revitalization of Kyoto as a major city in Japan. The distinct and richly-colored buildings are a partial replica of the former Imperial Palace during the Heian time period (794-1185). 9 of the main buildings burned down in a fire in 1976, and the structure that remains today was reconstructed 3 years later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heian Shrine is also surrounded in all 4 cardinal directions by a Japanese-style garden, designed in the style of Meiji-era gardens.&nbsp; Called the Shin\u2019en Garden, this lush garden covers 33,000 square meters, and is famous even among the numerous gardens in Kyoto for the beautiful scenery year round.&nbsp; The garden was designed and created by famous Japanese gardener Ogawa Jihei, known as Ueji, over a period of 20-years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-visit\">WHEN TO VISIT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/heianjingu.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3331332533013205;width:2221px;height:auto\" title=\"\u4eac\u90fd \u5e73\u5b89\u795e\u5bae \u685c\u6e80\u958b\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heian Jingu Shrine is known to be beautiful no matter the season you visit.&nbsp; The vivid red of the structures stand out no matter the time of year in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring in Japan is a particularly popular time to visit Heian Shrine, as the cherry blossoms, in particular the weeping cherry blossom trees, here on the shrine grounds are thought to be some of the most beautiful in Kyoto. The garden is also full of flowers during springtime, making for a pleasant visit and beautiful photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, fall is another popular season, as the brown, red, and yellow of the autumn leaves give a completely different feel to the red and green of the architecture of the shrine.&nbsp; If you visit on October 22nd, you can also catch the Jidai Matsuri Festival, one of the top 3 festivals in Kyoto, right here at Heian Jingu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibility\">Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_5063-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"IMG_5063\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In regards to accessibility, the main shrine grounds of Heian Shrine can be accessed by wheelchairs as well as families using a baby stroller during their vacation.&nbsp; The main entrance has a few steps, but the far left side entrance has a set of ramps providing access.&nbsp; You\u2019ll come out into the main courtyard area, which is mainly gravel.&nbsp; Electric powered wheelchairs and strollers with larger wheels will most likely not have any trouble, but manual wheelchairs might need a bit of maneuvering getting through the gravel.&nbsp; To enter the upper courtyard and approach the main shrine building, stick to the left hand side of the courtyard, where there will be a ramp available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shin\u2019en Garden, however, is not as accessible as the main shrine area, with wheelchair users only able to access about a third of the extensive garden.&nbsp; To access the garden, you will have to enter through the exit after letting staff know, as the main entrance has a few steps, but be aware there is a little bump a couple of centimeters high that you will have to navigate to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small park in front of Heian Shrine, as well as the souvenir and restaurant building on the left side of the shrine entrance both have accessible restrooms The souvenir and restaurant building also had a changing table available, if your Japan travel includes babies and small children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-travel-tips\">Local Travel Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/IMG_5019-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"IMG_5019\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large iconic red torii gates here at Heian Shrine and beautiful Kyoto garden make this a popular stop for tourist lookings for things to do in Kyoto.&nbsp; If you\u2019re looking to just visit the main shrine grounds and stand next to the 24.4 meters tall torii gates, you can actually enter as early as 6 A.M. to avoid the crowds and other Kyoto visitors.&nbsp; The garden is open for visits starting at 8:30, which is still relatively early, so waking up early to get a head start is definitely your best shot at avoiding the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can also try visiting during lunch time, around noon.&nbsp; We visited the shrine after visiting nearby Kyoto City Zoo and having an early lunch, but there were hardly any other visitors during our time on the shrine grounds, even on a Sunday.&nbsp; There are many cafes and restaurants in the area, but as the Okazaki area can get busy, especially on the weekends and holidays, it would be best to get an early lunch if you plan to eat in the area, then head to Heian Jingu while other tourists are eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heian-shrine\">Heian Shrine<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>English Address&nbsp;<\/strong>: 97, Okazaki-Nishi-tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, &nbsp;JAPAN, 606-8341<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Japanese Address<\/strong>&nbsp;: \u3012606-8341 \u4eac\u90fd\u5e02\u5de6\u4eac\u533a\u5ca1\u5d0e\u897f\u5929\u738b\u753a 97<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opening-hours\">Opening Hours:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Admission: 6:00 \u2013 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shin\u2019en Garden: 8:30 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access\">Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heian Shrine is located in the Okazaki area of Kyoto, and is easily accessible by public transport. If you\u2019re heading to the shrine from Kyoto Station, the most direct route is to take either the Kyoto City Bus Route 5 or Kyoto Bus Route 100 to Heian Jingu-mae Bus Stop.&nbsp; From there, Heian Shrine is just a 5 minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shrine is also within 10 minutes walk of Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Subway Tozai Line as well as 15 minutes from both Sanjo Station and Jingu Marutamachi Station n the Keihan Train Line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby-places-to-vist\">Nearby Places to Vist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Okazaki area of Kyoto City, where Heian Shrine is located, is full of art museums and other spots to explore.&nbsp; You can find the Okazaki Shrine as well as the Okazaki Park near the shrine.&nbsp; If you have the time, Kyoto City Zoo, the 2nd oldest zoo in Japan, is compact yet full of things to see, especially for small children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-stay\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6af5951cc98f1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"gdlr-core-lightgallery gdlr-core-js \" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC7585.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC7585.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4992503748125936\" title=\"_DSC7585\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af5951cc9a72&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af5951cc9a72\" class=\"wp-block-image is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/89b7f3f65d79d3a2421b7d37e80236a7.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:2400px;height:auto\" title=\"_55A1414_\u304a\u9762\u306a\u3057\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/s__55A1715.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5005861664712778;width:1280px;height:auto\" title=\"s__55A1715\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2023_1101_0515-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4997070884592854;width:2560px;height:auto\" title=\"Meika Machiya, in Kyoto City\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To truly experience Kyoto, Japan, we recommend staying at a traditional Japanese holiday house, or machiya.&nbsp; With locations throughout the city, you can choose the machiya house that best fits your travel needs. 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