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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.
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JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER

Use the "JNTO TRAVEL PLANNER" for train and map information helpful in traveling around Japan.

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  • By simply selecting the arrival airport and major train stations around Japan, find routes to stations nearest your destination.
  • Display a map of the arrival train station and areas surrounding sightseeing spots.

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Shrines and Temples

Kyoto

Heian-jingu Shrine

Heian-jingu was built in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto in 1895, on the 1,100th anniversary of the transfer of the capital from Nara to Kyoto. The deity enshrined there is Emperor Kanmu, who had been responsible for transferring the capital. Kyoto prospered as the capital for more than 1,000 years until the modern government moved it to Tokyo upon the termination of rule by the samurai class. The transfer of the capital in 1868 caused a decline in the prosperity of Kyoto, but, the people of Kyoto united to revitalize the city and built Heian-jingu. Emperor Komei, the last emperor of the period during which the capital was situated in Kyoto, was enshrined jointly here with Emperor Kanmu in 1940. Visitors to the precincts of the shrine can enjoy seasonal displays that include irises and weeping cherry trees.

Address
Okazaki-Nishi-Tenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Admission Fee
600 yen (regular fee)

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Directions
JR Kyoto Stn./Bus/19-min. ride/Kyoto Kaikan Bijutsukan Stop/2-min. walk

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