Landmarks・Kyoto
Heian-jingu (Heian Shrine)Heian-jingu
Also known as: Heian Shrine・平安神宮
A shrine founded in 1895 to mark 1,100 years since the capital moved to Heian-kyo; it hosts the Jidai Matsuri on October 22. Its vermilion great torii on Jingu-michi stands about 24 meters tall and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
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