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Heian Shrine, Kyoto

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Jun 052009
 


The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan. The torii before the main gate is one of the largest in Japan, and the main building, or shaden, is designed to imitate the on a three-fourth scale. The Heian Jingū was built in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto). The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Kōmei. The former moved the capital to Heiankyō, and the latter was the last before Emperor Meiji, who moved the capital to Tokyo. The Heian Jingū hosts the Jidai Matsuri, one of the three most important festivals of Kyoto. The procession of this festival begins at the old Imperial palace, and includes carrying the mikoshi (portable shrines) of Emperors Kanmu and Kōmei to the Heian Jingū. vacations and travel guides.
Kyoto GPS travel coordinates: 35° 1′ 0″ N, 135° 46′ 56″ E

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Imperial Palace, Tokyo

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Mar 112008
 

Imperial Palace, Tokyo

The Tokyo Imperial Palace is the imperial palace of Japan and the residence of the . It is located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo and is close to . It is roughly the size of Central Park, which has an area of 3.41 squared kilometers. After the Meiji Restoration and the resignation of , the last , the Imperial court moved from Kyoto to Tokyo and the former Tokugawa stronghold of Edo castle became the residence of the emperor (the was preserved). From 1888 to 1948, it was called (“palace castle”). The palace precincts include the Three Palace Sanctuaries. The original palace was not constructed on the grounds of the Shogun’s palace, today the area of the East Garden. The palace was greatly damaged during World War II. The modern structures were built in the 1960′s in a modernist style with clear Japanese architectural references. The buildings of the Imperial Palace were constructed by the Takenaka Corporation. If you find yourself in Tokyo, visit this tourist spot. Add it to your sightseeing tour.

Travel direction: 35° 41′ 5.11″ N, 139° 45′ 8.85″ E

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