Kyoto Trip: Don’t Miss the Beautiful Heian Shrine Garden
Heian Shrine Travel Guide: History, Festivals, and Things to Do in Kyoto About Heian Shrine Heian Shrine (平安神宮, Heian Jingu) was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Kyoto becoming Japan’s capital. By this time, most of the political power had already shifted to Tokyo, but the completion of Heian Shrine was a symbol of hope and passion for revival among the people of Kyoto. Today, it remains one of Kyoto’s most important Shinto shrines and a popular sightseeing spot.