Heian Shrine in Kyoto’s Sakyō ward is a distinguished Shinto complex officially ranked as a Beppyō Jinja and protected as an important cultural property of Japan. Visitors can stroll its tranquil precincts, admire the traditional shrine architecture and seasonal scenery, and soak up a palpable sense of Kyoto’s living history.

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