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Hirano Shrine

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平野神社

Hirano Shrine is a historic Kyoto shrine known for its cherry blossoms and important architecture.

Hirano Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded during the Heian-kyo capital relocation.
  • One of the Twenty-Two Shrines, a Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha).
  • Dedicated to four deities, with Imaki-no-sumeokami as the main one.
  • Its crest is the double-flowered cherry blossom (Yaezakura).

What to see

  • Main hall with 4 shrines in 2 buildings, Important Cultural Properties.
  • Worship hall, middle gate, and south gate are Kyoto cultural properties.
  • The shrine grounds are a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市北区平野宮本町1 Open in Google Maps

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