It was designed by Chuta Ito, an architect who was also involved in the construction of Heian Jingu shrine in Kyoto and Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo. The interior features reproductions of ancient ...

Although it really isn't, it's considered a "hidden" spot where about 60 cherry trees bloom. Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 in an area loved by influential cultural and literary figures, ...

KYOTO—Cultural treasures rarely shown to the ... of the Buddha,” one of the few existing Buddhist paintings from the Heian Period (794-1185), will be displayed from April 22 to May 7 for ...

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 ...

Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and sake (Japanese rice wine). The shrine complex dates back ...

The cherry blossoms peak a few days after the other cherries. If you missed the main season by a few days, you should definitely stop at Heian Shrine. Visit Arashiyam, a charming and busy district in ...

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Shortly after establishing his government in Kamakura, Yoritomo brought the local guardian deity from nearby Yuigahama, relocating its shrine alongside his residence to legitimize Minamoto rule.

Full story. Limited express sightseeing bus service begins in Kyoto to ease 'overtourism' problem A limited express sightseeing bus arrives at Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward on June 1 ...

On that note, here are all the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Summon Shrine locations. See the images below for where to find all the Phoenix Summon Shrines found in the Junon region of Final Fantasy 7 ...