Heian-jingū Shrine

🏯 Heian Shrine — A History We Mustn't Forget 🌿🌟Heian Shrine, established in 1895 (Meiji 21), is a unique example of "ancient" architecture that draws inspiration from the Tang Dynasty Chinese architectural style of the Heian period, while also incorporating Shinto elements. It shares many similarities with the buildings from the Heian-kyō (the ancient capital) era. 🌿🌟 After Emperor Meiji moved the capital to Tokyo, Heian Shrine was built to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Emperor Kanmu's relocation of the capital to Heian-kyō (present-day Kyoto). 🏯The shrine honors Emperor Kanmu, who moved the capital from Nara to Heian-kyō, and Emperor Kōmei, the last emperor to reign in Kyoto. The shrine's Yingtian Gate, Daigokuden Hall, and the Shinden Garden feature red pillars and green tiles, clearly reflecting the influence of the Tang Dynasty's Luoyang Palace. 🌇 🌿🌟 It's also worth mentioning that while everyone knows Heian-kyō was modeled after the Tang Dynasty's Chang'an and Luoyang, it was never a fully completed city. #Kyoto 🌿🌟