自転車で平安神宮へOn a glorious fall day heading back from Nanzenji Temple through the Okazaki area, we pedaled right up to Heian Shrine.
As religious buildings and sites in Kyoto go, Heian Shrine is not in the major leagues by a long shot.
It is very new, having only been built in 1895.
The construction of the shrine was done to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the capital in Kyoto.
The shrine itself is dedicated to the souls of the first and last emperors who lived in Kyoto: Kammu (737 - 806) and Komei (1831 - 1867). All subsequent emperors have resided in Tokyo.
The name "Heian" comes from the former name of the city itself.
What is worth seeing at the shrine though are the gardens.
Also, every October 22 witnesses the "Festival of the Ages" (Jidai Matsuri), which is a long parade of people in period costume. It ends at Heian Shrine.
Information
Nishi Tennocho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Garden Hours: 8:30 to 17:00
Admission Fee: 600 yen
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