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 ...
KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185 ... card-snatching game at Yasakajinja shrine here. While the first half of a Hyakunin-isshu ...
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 ...
At the World Heritage site Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, there was a doll floating ... A man and a woman clad in Heian period costumes became a lord and a lady, the latter in 12-layered kimono.
This outdoor party was revived at Jonangu Shrine in 1970. Experts tend the recreated period garden, and poets yearning for a bygone era strive to render the spirit of their Heian forebears.
Most people visit Kyoto for its history, culture, and architectural heritage, including the world-famous Fushimi Inari Shrine ...