Hirano-jinja, Shinto shrine in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
The Hirano shrine contains four main deity halls arranged in pairs following the Kasuga architectural style with traditional cypress bark roofs.
Emperor Kanmu established the shrine in 794 by transferring three deities from Nara during the relocation of Japan's capital to Heian-kyo.
The shrine maintains a garden of 500 cherry trees, initiated in 985 by Emperor Kazan, making it a central location for spring celebrations.
The shrine opens daily from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM with extended hours until 9:00 PM during cherry blossom season in March and April.
The shrine grounds feature Japan's largest magnetite stone at the base of an ancient tree, encircled with sacred ropes and paper decorations.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 782
Architectural style: Kasuga-zukuri
Fee: No
Part of: Twenty-Two Shrines, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Address: 京都府京都市北区平野宮本町1
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-17:00
Website: https://hiranojinja.com/home/english-page
GPS coordinates: 35.03261,135.73194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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