The Garyu Bridge at Heian Jingu Shrine is a tasteful bridge within the garden and is part of the aesthetic landscape of the Japanese garden. The bridge is located in the eastern area of the vast garden known as “Shinen” at Heian Jingu, and has a presence that is in harmony with the overall atmosphere of the garden. The name “Garyu Bridge” comes from its shape, which looks like a “dragon lying (prone) on the ground. The bridge consists of three large stone slabs, each positioned to cross the pond. This allows visitors to feel as if they are walking on the pond, providing a special experience for strolling in the garden. As visitors pass under the bridge, they can enjoy the seasonal reflections on the water and the surrounding lush greenery. Heian Shrine itself was founded in 1895, and the landscaping of its Shinto garden also began around that time. The East Shrine Garden, where the Garyu Bridge is located, was created in the early Showa period by Jihei Ogawa, a landscape architect from Kyoto. Jihei Ogawa excelled at designing gardens that skillfully incorporated natural scenery, and his design of the Garyu Bridge reflects this characteristic. The Garyu Bridge, designed by Ogawa, is not merely a bridge for transportation, but a work of art in which water, stone, and nature are combined in pursuit of formative beauty. The pond over which the bridge stands is filled with carp, which swim gracefully in the water, offering visitors a moment of tranquility and healing. The entire Toshinen Garden is decorated with seasonal flowers and plants, with cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscapes in winter, each season presenting a different charm.