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The Heian Shrine (平安神宮 Heian jingū) is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, Japan.[1] The torii before the main gate is one of the largest in Japan. The architecture of the main building (社殿 shaden) mirrors the style and features of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.[2]
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[edit] History
The Heian jingū was built in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto).
- 1893 (Meiji 26, 3rd day of the 9th month): Construction commenced.[3]
- 1895 (Meiji 28, 15th day of the 3rd month): Building was completed; and the newly selected chief priest accompanied a consecrated mirror (the mitamashiro) as it was transferred from the Imperial Household to the new structure in which it was enshrined.[4]
The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Kōmei.[2] Kammu moved the capital to Heiankyō, and Kōmei was the last before Emperor Meiji, who moved the capital to Tokyo.
The shrine was damaged by fire in January 1976, but its repair was completed quickly.[5]
[edit] Festivals
In late January, a fevitival celebrates the memory of Emperor Kōmei; and in early April, a festival in honor of Emperor Kammu is a yearly occurrence.[2]
In late October, Heian jingū hosts the Jidai Matsuri,[5] which is one of the 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- ^ Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1964) Visiting Famous Shrines in Japan, pp. 176-193.
- ^ a b c Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Heian jingū" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 302-303 at Google Books.
- ^ Ponsonby-Fane, pp.176-186.
- ^ Ponsonby-Fane, pp.189-190.
- ^ a b Nussbaum, "Heian jingū" in p. 303 at Google Books.
[edit] References
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric and Käthe Roth. (2005). Japan encyclopedia. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 10-ISBN 0-674-01753-6; 13-ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5; OCLC 58053128
- Ponsonby-Fane, Richard Arthur Brabazon. (1964). Visiting Famous Shrines in Japan. Kyoto: Ponsonby-Fane Memorial Society. OCLC 1030156
[edit] External links
Media related to Heian-jingū at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 35°01′00″N 135°46′56″E / 35.0166667°N 135.78222°E
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