Hirano Shrine — Attraction in Kyoto

The Sakura park with payment of 500yen is undeniably astonishing. However, there is one Japanese male staff at the exit area who was supposed to sell the souvenirs sat there most of the time and was being racist to Chinese Speaking tourists. First thing first, Japan tourism should be more aware of your staff intake to prevent them being RACIST, second thing we are Malaysian but we speaks multiple languages. We are not like you , only able to speak one language and still proud of that. Third thing the weather was only 9-10degree Celsius, we stood around the electrical heater/stove but the racist staff purposely switch off the heater. Hello? Excuse me , are you sane? We are freezing cold and you purposely off it just because you thought we are Chinese from China. What kind of third world mindset is that? These absent minded acts has bring very bad impressions toward Japan. Last but not least, if you think you do not welcome Chinese speaking tourist to Japan, you can always inform us over Japan tourism advertisement. We are...

The Hirano Shrine in Kyoto is an important cultural property of Japan. It enshrines the Imaki Emperor. It was originally the Hirano Shrine built in the Nara Heijo Palace during the Emperor Guangren’s time. Because his son Emperor Kanmu moved the capital to Heiankyo, the Imaki Emperor was moved to the present. The location of Hirano Shrine. Hirano Shrine is also a must-see place for cherry blossom viewing. There are more than 60 types of cherry blossoms and a total of 400 cherry blossoms. The flowering period can be said to be the longest cherry blossom spot in Kyoto. The shrine...

Updated on 30 March 2024

More Cherry Blossom trees are in full bloom at this Shrine than other places in Kyoto.

A mixture of Cherry blossoms and small yellow flowers create an amazing picture. You will spend at least half full day there. Along the flower path, there are chairs for resting.

Apart from a lot of beautiful flowers, there are a lot of tall old trees. Compared to other popular Shrines, most visitors are from local residents.

Furthermore, there is no entrance fee. You may make voluntary donation to the Shrine. You also make a wish at the...