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Audio Guide Heian Jingū

4.4(15,498 reviews)
Duration: 24 min
Heian Jingū
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About this place

A shrine built in 1895, featuring a 24-metre torii gate and expansive traditional Japanese gardens. It is designed as a scale replica of a palace from the Heian period.

Practical information

97 Okazaki Nishitennōchō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japón
Opening hoursMonday: 06:00 - 17:00 Tuesday: 06:00 - 17:00 Wednesday: 06:00 - 17:00 Thursday: 06:00 - 17:00 Friday: 06:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 06:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 06:00 - 17:00
$Free entry
Wheelchair accessible
Official website+81 75-761-0221See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Santuario sintoísta y jardines paisajísticos creados en 1895 con motivo del aniversario número 1,100 de la ciudad.

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Google Reviews

B
Beto Solis

El edificio principal está en remodelación, pero es muy bonito de ver todo lo demás. El jardín está muy agradable para dar una caminada

A
Antonio Castro

Estupendo santuario y jardines. Lo visite sin mucha gente y lo pude disfrutar. Recomendable

K
Karen Hernández

Quede enamorada de este lugar, aunque los templos son hermosos lo mejor de mi visita fue el jardín de cherrys (me tocó temporada) tiene un costo de $1000 yenes aprox. Se los recomiendo infinitamente es muy relajante y espiritual.

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Points included in this audio guide

1
Grand Torii

Grand Torii

An impressive red torii gate standing over 24 metres tall, marking the entrance to the shrine and one of the largest of its kind in Japan.

2
Daigoku-den (Throne Hall)

Daigoku-den (Throne Hall)

The main building is a full-scale replica of the imperial palace from the Heian period, featuring traditional red and green colours.

3
Great Gravel Courtyard

Great Gravel Courtyard

Expansive gravel courtyard offering striking views of the shrine's main building.

4
Central Lake Garden

Central Lake Garden

A landscape garden centred around a central lake, home to koi carp and turtles.

5
Taihei-kaku Bridge (Bridge of Peace)

Taihei-kaku Bridge (Bridge of Peace)

A picturesque bridge spanning the central lake, appearing to float gracefully upon the water.

6
Jardín Shin-en (cuatro estaciones)

Jardín Shin-en (cuatro estaciones)

4.5(255)
Monday: 08:30 - 18:00
Nos encantó visitar el palacio y los jardines. Es muy bonito. La zona de los jardines es de pago pero mereció muchísimo la pena
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6 points of interest included
  • 1.Grand Torii
  • 2.Daigoku-den (Throne Hall)
  • 3.Great Gravel Courtyard
  • 4.Central Lake Garden
  • 5.Taihei-kaku Bridge (Bridge of Peace)
  • 6.Jardín Shin-en (cuatro estaciones)

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