Heian Shrine, Kyoto

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salisbury3933 803 reviews

This complex is pretty impressive. Enjoyed my wander around the grounds.

Written Feb 11, 2006

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wathy 133 reviews

Heian Jingu sign.
If you go to Heian Jingu by bus, notice this sign, and prepare to get down then walk about 5 mins.

Written Dec 11, 2004

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wathy 133 reviews
Heian Jingu

You have to pay for entering almost temples in Kyoto but not this one ^^

Written Dec 11, 2004

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Heian Jingu
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Blatherwick 1168 reviews
Heian Shrine

This is a very good temple to visit as it is has an interesting structure based upon the original Imperial Palace and excellent gardens.

Updated May 10, 2004

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Heian Shrine, Courtyard
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Written Feb 25, 2003

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Heian Shrine, Main Entrance
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Written Feb 25, 2003

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iretyc 126 reviews

temples tour

Written Aug 26, 2002

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KYOTO: Heian shrine
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dewaele.j 117 reviews

This Shrine was built in 1895 to celebrate the 1100 ´s birthday of the capital (Kyoto). It is a great place to get acquainted with the local customs of Japanese religion (Shinto).

Written Aug 26, 2002

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You have to visit the temples...
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leonnox 32 reviews

You have to visit the temples ...but just one problem , if you want to visit all of them , you should stay about one month !

Updated Aug 24, 2002

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