a shrine modeled after the Imperial Palace during the Heian era, when Kyoto was the capital of Japan. For Naked Garden One Kyoto, Heian Jingu allowed for personalized, immersive experiences in ...

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185 ... card-snatching game at Yasakajinja shrine here. While the first half of a Hyakunin-isshu ...

KYOTO--A New Year’s ceremonial ... the first time in three years at Yasakajinja shrine here on Jan. 3. Dressed in the traditional costume of the Heian Period (794-1185), eight women took part ...

and the Heian Shrine. "Our location is truly special because it offers guests a tranquil retreat while being just moments ...

Players in colorful costumes have staged an ancient ball-kicking game called "kemari" as part of a New Year ritual at a Shinto shrine ... Kyoto. "Kemari" was popular among Japanese noblemen in the ...

KYOTO (Kyodo ... Nomura was defending the long and important history of the shrine's festival which is said to have started in the Heian period (794-1192) as a purification ritual during ...