Heian Palace, Kyoto

Name: Heian Palace
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#156 among attractions in Kyoto

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The Heian Palace was the original imperial palace of Heian-kyō, the capital of Japan, from 794 to 1227. The palace, which served as the imperial residence and the administrative centre of for most of the Heian period, was located at the north-central location of the city in accordance with the Chinese models used for the design of the capital. ()

Local name: 大内裏 Coordinates: 35°0'49"N, 135°44'31"E

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Heian Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nijō Castle, Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto Gyoen, Kitano Tenmangū.

0.5 miE
Historic wooden castle with lush gardens
Nijō Castle, Kyoto
12 min walk • Nijō Castle, a historic fortress nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's feudal era and the power of the Tokugawa shoguns. Constructed in 1603, the castle was the official Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and was built...
1 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto International Manga Museum, Kyoto
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kyoto International Manga Museum stands as a vibrant testament to Japan's rich manga culture. Established in November 2006, this unique institution serves as both a museum and a library, dedicated to the preservation, research,...
1.4 miNE
Park
Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto Gyoen is a serene expanse of green that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This national park, which surrounds the Imperial Palace of Kyoto, is a verdant oasis steeped in history and natural beauty.
1.2 miN
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
31 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
1.1 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
29 min walk • Seimei Shrine, a serene and historically rich Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a tribute to the revered Heian-era astrologer and diviner, Abe no Seimei. This tranquil site, enveloped by lush greenery, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient...
1.6 miNW
Temple
Tōji-in, Kyoto
42 min walk • Tōji-in is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai Tenryū sect located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan, and one of two funeral temples dedicated to Ashikaga Takauji, first shōgun of the Ashikaga dynasty.
1.2 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto
32 min walk • Shirakumo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, in Kyoto, Japan.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kyoto Art Center, Kyoto
27 min walk • The Kyoto Art Center is a venue for promoting the arts which is located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan. The center, a three-story reinforced-concrete building, occupies the site of the former Meirin Elementary School.
1.1 miE
Temple, Buddhist temple
Rokkaku-dō, Kyoto
28 min walk • The Rokkaku-dō, official name Chōhō-ji, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. The name comes from its main hall's hexagonal shape. This temple is part of the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.
1.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō, Kyoto
36 min walk • AEON MALL Kyōto-Gojō, formerly known as Diamond City Hana, is a large shopping center and is part of the Japanese Æon Group chain of shopping centers. Æon Mall Kyoto Gojō houses a wide selection of popular retail stores, an Æon department store, numerous restaurants, fast food shops, and a large game center.
~1890 ftE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Shinsenen, Kyoto
10 min walk • Shinsenen is a Shingon Japanese Buddhist temple located south of Nijō Castle in the approximate center of the modern city of Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. It was founded by Kūkai in 824 and predominantly consists of a large water garden centering about a pond. It is said to be the oldest existing garden in Kyoto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Heian Palace?

Nearby attractions include Shinsenen, Kyoto (10 min walk), Nijō Castle, Kyoto (12 min walk), Mibu-dera, Kyoto (21 min walk), Jurakudai, Kyoto (21 min walk).

How to get to Heian Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Heian Palace:

Metro

Nijo • Lines: T (3 min walk)
Nijojo-mae • Lines: T (13 min walk)

Bus

Senbon Kyunijo • Lines: 201, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (4 min walk)
Nijo Sta. • Lines: 62, 63, 65, 66, 67 (4 min walk)

Train

Nijo (5 min walk)
Emmachi (19 min walk)

Light rail

Nisiōji - Sanjō • Lines: A (18 min walk)
Shijō - ōmiya • Lines: A (21 min walk)

Tram

Sai • Lines: A (22 min walk)