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Sakyo, Kyoto

Heian Jingu

平安神宮

Consider Heian Jingu for vermilion palace-inspired architecture in Okazaki. A separate Shin-en garden visit adds a longer walk and an admission charge.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 30–60 minutes
Ordinary precinct worship and architecture; excludes Shin-en garden, formal prayers and queues. Allow additional time for the garden. A planning allowance, not an official visit duration. Walking pace and queues vary.
Getting there: The official guide gives a 10-minute walk from Higashiyama Station, exit 1, or 15 minutes from Sanjo or Jingu-marutamachi Station.
Grounds hours: Ordinary shrine visits: Mar–Sep 06:00–18:00; Oct 06:00–17:30; Nov–Feb 06:00–17:00. Shin-en opens at 08:30 and normally closes at the seasonal time above, with final admission 30 minutes earlier. Festival exceptions apply.
Office hours: Prayer reception: 09:00–16:00. Separate regular amulet and goshuin counter hours were not confirmed from the pages reviewed.
Admission categories: Shin-en garden: adult ¥600, child ¥300 in the official guide. Ordinary-visit admission was not separately confirmed. Offerings and formal prayers are separate.

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What to see

Palace-inspired vermilion buildings
Okazaki location
Separate paid Shin-en garden

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Emperor Kanmu · Emperor Komei

A short history

Founded in 1895 to commemorate 1,100 years since the transfer of the capital to Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperors Kanmu and Komei.

Before you go

Decide whether you want the precinct or the garden before comparing visit times. The garden page lists special hours for October 22; confirm the latest festival notice rather than relying on normal hours.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

35.0159823, 135.7824263 · Representative shrine point from the official place link; visitor entrance not verified. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-07. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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