Heian Jingu Shrine, located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital to Heian-kyo. It was built to honor the history of Heian-kyo as the capital and the cultural heritage of Kyoto, and is also a symbol of the revival of Kyoto since the Meiji era. The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Kammu and Emperor Komei, who were deeply involved in the development of Kyoto, and serves as a link between the history and mythology of the ancient capital. The design of the shrine is modeled after the architectural style of the Da Uchinari (Heian-period palace) of the Heian-kyo capital. In particular, the front Daigoku-den Hall is a scaled-down reproduction of the Suzaku-mon Gate of Heian-kyo, with vermilion pillars and white walls that form a beautiful contrast. This Daigoku-den, together with the Japanese garden, creates a magnificent atmosphere that evokes the court culture of the Heian period. Heian Jingu Shrine is deeply connected to the modern history of Japan. This is due to the decline of Kyoto and its revival during the Meiji period (1868-1868), when the emperor relocated the capital to Tokyo and Kyoto lost its political importance. As a result, Kyoto's economy and culture temporarily stagnated, and a deep sense of loss prevailed among the citizens of Kyoto. To overcome this situation, Kyoto volunteers planned the “Heian-kyo 1100th Anniversary Commemorative Project” with the aim of restoring the city. The central project was the construction of the Heian Jingu Shrine. It was decided that the first deity to be enshrined at the shrine would be Emperor Kammu, who played a major role in the construction of Heian-kyo. Emperor Kanmu is known as the man who moved the capital to Heian-kyo in 794 and laid the foundation of Japan's centralized state. Later, in 1940, Emperor Komei, who devoted himself to the restoration of Kyoto in the modern era, was also added to the list of deities. Emperor Komei was an emperor who devoted himself to the maintenance and stability of the emperor system based in Kyoto during the turmoil at the end of the Edo period. With the creation of Heian Shrine, a large-scale construction project was also undertaken, and a vast garden (shinen) was laid out around the grounds of the shrine. This garden was designed by Jihei Ogawa (Ueji), a landscape architect of the Meiji era, and is known as a circular garden divided into four areas: east, west, south, and north. In particular, “Seiho Pond” in the South Garden and “Taiheikaku” in the East Garden are beloved by many tourists, and cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in spring. Since its foundation, Heian Shrine has been a popular tourist destination for many people and at the same time a symbol of Kyoto's cultural identity. Even today, the shrine hosts many events, including the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages), and serves as an important center for the transmission of Kyoto's traditional culture. Its beautiful architecture and gardens attract visitors from Japan and abroad, and continue to convey the history of Heian-kyo to the present day.