Heian Jingu

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Pretty temple with different types of stunning traditional gardens and serene scenery. A refreshing and calming escape amidst the bustling tourist areas! Although you need to pay to access the gardens (temple access is free), I highly recommend visiting. Definitely worth the price. I was there from 2 to 4:30 PM, and the gardens were quiet with very few visitors.

Beautiful shrine and well worth 600 yen to enter the gardens they were beautiful! Very peaceful and full of birdlife. Plenty of benches to take a rest and toilets throughout. The stepping stones are fun!

It’s been a while since I last visited Heian Jingu, and the garden remains as enchanting as ever. The main building is currently undergoing renovation, promising to be even more stunning once completed. Meanwhile, the rest of the structures appear a bit weathered, and a fresh coat of vibrant orange paint would beautifully restore their original splendor.

Visited during cherry blossom season and the gardens were exceptionally beautiful. The gardens are among the most beautiful of all those we visited in Kyoto, and then there are the famous stepping stones from Lost in Translation. Not sure why this isn’t rated higher on Google Maps. Heian Jingu is on my “must see” list.