The Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto City is home to about 250 cherry trees. The double-flowered weeping variety are now in full bloom. The area was previously home to a villa of the once-powerful ...

a shrine modeled after the Imperial Palace during the Heian era, when Kyoto was the capital of Japan. For Naked Garden One Kyoto, Heian Jingu allowed for personalized, immersive experiences in ...

Akabane Hachiman Shrine has a very long history, having been founded roughly 1,225 years ago. The key figure in its creation was Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, a samurai general and later shogun during the ...

KYOTO--A New Year’s ceremonial ... the first time in three years at Yasakajinja shrine here on Jan. 3. Dressed in the traditional costume of the Heian Period (794-1185), eight women took part ...

Moore, traveled to Japan, where he was advised to search in Kyoto, known for cultivating a particularly fine ... declaring it more magnificent than any she had seen in the United States. The shrine ...

KYOTO—Cultural treasures rarely shown to the ... of the Buddha,” one of the few existing Buddhist paintings from the Heian Period (794-1185), will be displayed from April 22 to May 7 for ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well ... an ancient-style street; and the Heian Shrine. "Our location is truly special because it offers ...

A ceremony was held at JR Kyoto Station ... West Japan Railway Co. (JR West) to cover some of its trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines almost entirely in designs inspired by Heian era (794-1185 ...