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Heian Jingu: Japanese Shrines Love Huge Japanese GatesView Larger Map Go Through The Biggest Torii Gate Of All Shinto Shrines.There are torii gates at all Japanese shrines, and then there is the Heian Jingu (Heian Shrine) torii gate.Just imagine you are walking down Jingu Rd. in Kyoto on your way to this Shinto shrine and there standing before you is the bright vermilion, 24 meter high, 34 meter wide, mother of all Japanese gates. It is enough to make any Japanese Emperor proud. Considering how long Kyoto history spans for, Heian Jingu, built in 1895, is relatively new. It was established to celebrate the 1100th aniversary of the foundation of Kyoto, (originally known as Heian, Japan) and to deify the first Emperor of the Heian period, Emperor Kammu. In 1938 it was decided to also deify the last of the Kyoto Emperors, Emperor Komei. I`m sure these two Japanese Emperors sit on top of Heian Shrine`s Torii gate looking down as people pass under, wondering how all of these foreign Kyoto tourists were allowed in. The shrine`s vermilion buildings with their blue/green roof tiles really stand out against the white gravel that surrounds them. I think Shinto shrines in general make a nice change of pace to the the often monochromatic browns and grays of the typical Kyoto temple. Actually, on a sunny day it`s not a bad idea to remember your sunglasses because of the glare reflecting off the gravel. Entry to the shrine is free. Feel The History Of Japan In Meiji Era, Japan Gardens.View Heian Shrine. Kyoto, Japan in a larger map Practically surrounding the Heian Shrine are four Meiji era Japanese gardens. The garden as a whole is called Shin`en and include ponds, bridges, a tea ceremony arbor and cherry blossoms in spring... And the feeling that yes, this is Japan! Obviously, I am still a sucker for that feudal Japan experience. Despite being made only a little over a century ago Shin`en garden still gives you the sense that you have somehow stepped into the history of Japan. Heian Jingu Opening Hours: March 1st - 14th: 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Entry: Free Shin`en Garden Opening Hours: March 1st - 14th: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Entry: For a great selection of places to stay with discount prices visit Kyoto Hotels for more information. Leave Heian Jingu and discover more about Japan and Japan Travel. |
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