"Heian Shrine in Kyoto" Japan Things to Do Tip by Paul2001

Although it was not quite my favourite monument in Kyoto, the Heian Shrine should be visited for its historical importance. The shrine commemorates the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto. It is was built in honour of the 50th emperor of Japan, Emperor Kanmu, who founded the Heian-kyo in 794 A.D. Secondly there are co-honours here for Emperor Komei who ruled from 1831 to 1866.
The shrine was built in 1892 and designed to look the administrative buildings of the Heian-kyo period. The buildings were painted in bright shades of orange, green and white. There is also a garden attached to the shrine that is considered to be quite lovely, if you admire Japanese gardens.
The Heian Shrine is open daily from 8:30am to 6pm. Admission is free to the grounds but you have to pay Y600 if you want to check out the garden.

Directions: Located in Eastern Kyoto
Phone: 075/761-0221