Shin’en

A Kyoto icon with a giant vermilion torii, mirror-like ponds, and elegant halls modeled after the ancient imperial palace—Heian Shrine (平安神宮 / Heian Jingu) anchors the Okazaki cultural district with photogenic architecture and a strolling garden you can actually get lost in (in the best way). Below is a concise, fact-checked guide for planning your…