Heian Shrine is located in the eastern area of Kyoto City and famous for its bright vermilion buildings, and is especially famous for its huge vermilion torii gate.
This article will guide you on how to reach Heian Shrine from Kyoto station and share the highlights of the shrine, along with some personal photographs.
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Geting to Heian Jingu Shrine from Kyoto Station Here is google map of Heian Jingu Shrine.
The most convenient way to reach Heian Shrine from Kyoto Station is by bus.
STEP
Board bus number 5 from A1 bus stop at Kyoto Station Bus Terminal.
The terminal is located right next to the central exit of Kyoto Station on the north side.
Below is a picture of the bus terminal.
Look for the pillar marked A1.
STEP
Disembark at “Okazaki Koen Bijutsukan • Heian Jingu-mae” bus stop.
It takes approximately 30 minutes to get here from Kyoto Station.
Heian Jingu Shrine is conveniently located right in front of the bus stop.
Highlights of Heian Jingu Shrine
Upon entering Heian Jingu Shrine, a large varmilion torii gate greets you.
The entrance gate, called Otenmon, has a vivid contrast and is 18.43 meters high, making it impressive and one of the highlights of Heian Shrine.
The great appeal of Heian Shrine is that you can find buildings that are exact replicas of buildings from the Heian period about 1,000 years ago.
The garden within the temple grounds is vast, with a total area of approximately 33,000 square meters.
The seasonal plants such as cherry blossoms, irises, autumn leaves, and plum blossoms are spectacular. Around February, plum blossoms bloom in the garden.
Facility details of Heian Jingu Shrine
Web Site
Official web site
Business hours
AM 6:00 – PM 5:00
Entrance fee
Admission to the precincts : free
Shinen GardenAdults 600 yen
High school students and below 300yen
Phone number
+81-75-761-0221
