Heian Shrine is a 30-minute bus ride (230 yen) from Kyoto Station, taking Kyoto City bus number 5. Alternatively, take the subway from Karasuma Oike Station to Higashiyama Station (20 minutes, 260 yen), then walk 10 minutes to the shrine.
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Heian Shrine
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Heian Shrine (平安神宮, Heian Jingū) was built in 1895 to commemorate Kyoto’s 1100th anniversary as the capital of Japan. The shrine honors the spirits of two emperors, Emperor Kammu and Emperor Komei, who ruled from Kyoto. A giant torii gate marks the entrance to the shrine, and the spacious grounds feature replicas of the Heian Imperial Palace's main buildings.
Behind the shrine, you’ll find a beautiful garden with weeping cherry trees, which bloom in mid-April, making it a top cherry blossom spot. Heian Shrine also hosts the Jidai Festival on October 22, where a historic costume parade from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine takes place.
Hours and Fees
Heian Shrine
- Opening hours
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6:00 to 17:30 (February 15 to March 14)
6:00 to 18:00 (March 15 to September)
6:00 to 17:30 (October)
6:00 to 17:00 (November to February 14)
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free
Heian Shrine Garden
- Opening hours
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8:30 to 17:00 (March 1 to 14)
8:30 to 17:30 (March 15 to September)
8:30 to 17:00 (October)
8:30 to 16:30 (November to February)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing
- Closed
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No closing days
- Entrance fee
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600 yen
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