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Heian Jingū
平安神宮 · 사쿄구
Shinto shrine in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Heian Jingū2:18
Welcome to Heian Jingu, a monumental site that serves as a profound symbol of Kyoto’s resilience and its enduring identity as the cultural heart of Japan. As you stand before this sprawling complex, you are witnessing a grand…
Listen in the app2The Grand Torii Gate — A Monumental Threshold2:03
Before you even step foot into the shrine proper, you are greeted by one of Kyoto's most unmistakable landmarks: the Grand Torii Gate. Standing at an imposing height of twenty-four meters and stretching eighteen meters wide, this…
Listen in the app3The Oten-mon Gate — The Gateway to the Haon Era2:06
We now stand before the Oten-mon Gate, the magnificent entrance to the inner precinct of the shrine. This two-story gate is a replica of the main gate of the ancient Heian Imperial Palace. …
Listen in the app4Daigoku-den — The Hall of Great State Ceremonies1:59
The focal point of the entire shrine is the Daigoku-den, or the Hall of Great State. This is an imposing structure, spanning thirty meters, and it serves as the shrine’s main hall. …
Listen in the app5Shin-en Garden — The South Garden’s Floral Poetry1:50
To the west of the main hall, we find the entrance to the Shin-en Garden. While the main courtyard is a place of stone and order, the garden is a world of water, moss, and seasonal poetry. …
Listen in the app6Middle and West Gardens — The Play of Water and Iris1:53
As we continue our journey through the Shin-en, we enter the Middle and West Gardens. These sections are a testament to the versatility of Japanese horticulture. …
Listen in the app7East Garden and Seiho-ike — The Culmination of Scenic Beauty1:54
The East Garden is the grand finale of the Shin-en experience. It is dominated by the Seiho-ike, a large pond that reflects the surrounding mountains of Higashiyama. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections — The Living Legacy of Heian Jingu1:55
As we conclude our journey through Heian Jingu, let us reflect on what this site represents. It is more than just a collection of beautiful buildings and gardens; it is a testament to the spirit of Kyoto. …
Listen in the app9Closing1:45
Before you depart the hallowed grounds of Heian Jingu, I invite you to pause one last time in the center of this expansive courtyard. Listen to the wind as it rustles through the surrounding trees and the distant chime of the…
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What is Heian Jingū?
Heian Jingū is a place in 사쿄구 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 사쿄구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 17 min 43 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0167, 135.7822 |
| Last updated |
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