Heian-jingu Shrine, main palace, Kyoto by Helen Betts

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1991-1995

Heian-jingu Shrine, main palace, Kyoto

Heian-jingu is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto and is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.

The architecture of the main palace mirrors the style and features of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the style from the 11th–12th century (late Heian Period).

View of Himeji from the castle, posted earlier:

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Carl Carbone		25-Mar-2025 18:19
Beautiful capture.

Mairéad		24-Mar-2025 21:55
A great capture of this beautiful building.

Marcia Rules		24-Mar-2025 14:45
I would love to see this vibrant culture. So elegant VV~

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		24-Mar-2025 13:45
Beautiful architecture and lovely colors, nice shot. V

Blandine Mangin		24-Mar-2025 11:00
beautiful palace and compo ! v

Nestor Derkach		24-Mar-2025 10:40
Beautiful Palace placed nicely into the frame. The architecture is amazing. Vote

Charlene Ambrose		24-Mar-2025 07:42
Beautiful building. V

Liz Bickel		24-Mar-2025 05:31
I think this is one of the more beautiful places in Kyoto. You have inspired me to see if I can find my own photos of it. It hasn't changed at all over the years.

Dennis Hoyne		24-Mar-2025 03:39
You captured the red beauty in this complex perfectly.

Julie Oldfield		24-Mar-2025 01:03
The red color and design is very striking and well captured. V

janescottcumming		23-Mar-2025 23:16
Such appealing architecture there. V

Jean-Claude Billonneau		23-Mar-2025 23:08
Ce sanctuaire est magnifique.

John Hamers		23-Mar-2025 20:18
Beautiful colorful palace and your shot of it is superb. V!

globalgadabout		23-Mar-2025 19:49
tose upturned corners seem to add a jauntiness to the roofs...the red elements make a bold statement..

larose forest photos		23-Mar-2025 17:47
Wow, this is beautiful! You got such an excellent shot of this colourful temple with sharp detail. V

Danad		23-Mar-2025 17:10
A great image of this elegant and colorful sanctuary. V