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Kyoto Private Tour - Gigantic "torii" gate of the shrine, which marks off the sacred area from the rest. Compared to the taxicab parked in front of one of its pillars, you can see how large this four-pillar structure is.
Gigantic "torii" gate of the shrine, which marks off the sacred area from the rest. Compared to the taxicab parked in front of one of its pillars, you can see how large this four-pillar structure is.
Kyoto Private Tour - Distant view of "Daigokuden" main hall. You can realize how large the shrine precincts are.
Distant view of "Daigokuden" main hall. You can realize how large the shrine precincts are.
Kyoto Private Tour - Bales of "sake" rice wine donated by brewers. They expressed their allegiance to the shrine.
Bales of "sake" rice wine donated by brewers. They expressed their allegiance to the shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - "Taiheikaku", or "Hashidono" ceremonial hall built above the pond.
"Taiheikaku", or "Hashidono" ceremonial hall built above the pond.
Kyoto Private Tour - Stepping stones in the "Shinen" sacred garden..
Stepping stones in the "Shinen" sacred garden..
Kyoto Private Tour - Lotus leaves and irises in the "Shinen" sacred garden.
Lotus leaves and irises in the "Shinen" sacred garden.
Kyoto Private Tour - Hydrangeas in the "Shinen" sacred garden.
Hydrangeas in the "Shinen" sacred garden.
Kyoto Private Tour - "Ema" wooden wish plaques displayed on the board.
"Ema" wooden wish plaques displayed on the board.
Kyoto Private Tour - Folded pieces of "Omikuju" fortune paper slips hung on a tree.
Folded pieces of "Omikuju" fortune paper slips hung on a tree.
Kyoto Private Tour - Magnificent view of "Daigokuden" main hall, the heart of the shrine.
Magnificent view of "Daigokuden" main hall, the heart of the shrine.
Kyoto Private Tour - Hands-purifying-water. Visitors are supposed to pour water on their hands before offering a prayer to the God.
Hands-purifying-water. Visitors are supposed to pour water on their hands before offering a prayer to the God.

Tour of Heianjingu Shrine

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kyoto Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
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(70 reviews)
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3 hours
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(Highlights)

Heian Jingu Shrine has been and still is the face of Kyoto since 794. The magnificent shrine came into being when the restoration of Chodo-in, the main edifice of the capital city, Heian Capital Kyoto, was completed in 1895, exactly 1,100 years after the city was established by the 50th emperor of Japan, the Emperor Kammu. Citizens of Kyoto organized a body to deify the Emperor Komei, the 121st emperor, who turned out to be the last ruler of the capital, to honor his character as well as his great achievements who laid the foundation of modern Japan. As a result, the shrine was rebuilt in 1940 (the 2,600th year after the legendary Emperor Jimmu descended from the heaven) and has maintained the present grandeur since then.

(How to enjoy)

First, see the huge vermilion Torii-gate which is the entrance to the shrine marking off the sacred area. Next, have a look at the Daigokuden hall, which is the main worshipping hall and the place where the Shinto God is enshrined. Then, go into the "Shinen" sacred garden, where you will be met by various kinds of trees, plants, flowers, ponds, stepping stones, small bridges and stones for resting. There is also "Taiheikaku" ceremonial hall built above the largest pond.

(Others)

The admission fee of 500 yen will be charged if you wish to visit the "Shinen" sacred gardens. The bus fare is 230 yen.

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At JR Kyoto station.

The huge Torii gate.

The spacious shrine garden.

Ending Point

At JR Kyoto station.

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Kyoto area

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What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), lunch, dinner, entrance fee

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Kyoto Tour Guide - Tatsuhiro N.

Joined 2014

Tatsuhiro N.
4.59 / 5
(70 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tatsuhiro N.

It took me some 20 years to be qualified for this job and I feel honored for being able to help tourists from abroad understand our nation and culture. Japan is a beautiful country with a long history, tradition and rich cultural heritages, having various features in each of the four distinct seasons. Although there are now many visitors from abroad, mainly from Asian countries, they are mostly interested in shopping taking advantage of cheaper yen rather than understanding our people and culture. Kyoto and Nara are the two cities best known by foreign tourists, but not all the aspects of Japanese culture are concentrated there. If you visit the countryside other than these two cities, you will never fail to see the beautiful natural surroundings and people who will warmly welcome you. I wish to work as the bridge between Japanese people and tourists from all over the world.

Reviews

Good old man

A very nice and educated old men not to fluent in English and hard to understand his ocasional explanations at the different sites visited. We had to walk very long distances in the heat to reach public transportation, when we could have save time and sweat by taking a cab. We are sure that probably in Japanese he would have been a better experience. Anyway he was very kind with us.

Alfonso S.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Alfonso-san, Thank you very much for your honest and straightforward feedback on the three-day tour. I humbly accept every bit of your opinion and sincerely apologize to you for having you walk a long and arduous distance under the intense heat. In hindsight, I thought we should have taken a taxi to move from one place to another, but I was afraid of the cost it could have entailed. I sincerely take your comment to heart so that I can offer my future customers an even better service than ever before. At the same time, I will polish my listening comprehension with the help of radio English conversation programs more attentively. I will also learn more about the history and the attractions of each of the sights in Kyoto and elsewhere. Finally, I wish you all a greater health and success in your business. And if ever a chance should offer itself, I would look forward to having more customers from your country. Let me add one most important point: Thank you very much for the tip. Enjoy the rest of your stay in our country. Regards, Hiro

Excellent experience with Hiro San

It was a pleasure to tour the city through Hiro San’s eyes. He was very patient and adjusted the pace of the tour as per us. Quite knowledgeable and jovial Regards Amandeep

Amandeep S.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi Amandeep-san, Thank you very much for your compliment. I am much encouraged and given an energy to do a better job from tomorrow. Wish your entire family an excellent health. Regards, Hiro

Great day with Hiro-San

Absolutely one if the highlights of our trip to Japan. Our guide Hiro was fantastic. Can’t praise him enough. Hiro was patient and kind with our mixed group of 11. Hiro was so forthcoming with his knowledge. I can not say enough good things about this wonderful man. Jim H

James H.

Tatsuhiro N.

Hi James-san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment. I am glad you and your loved ones spent a wonderful day with the tame deer in Nara. That`s the best reward for me. Wish you all a better health and a happier life ahead. Regards, Hiro

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