Heian-kyo (Kyoto)
Established as the capital in 794, Kyoto was at that time called Heian-kyo and referred to as miyako - the capital. The city's history is one of emperors, shoguns, holy men and temples. |
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Harvest Moon
bugaku performance at Shimogamo Shrine. |
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The famous weeping cherry
tree in Maruyama Park. |
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Heian-jingu and the Eastern
Hills. |
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A heron at Shinsen-en. |
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Shrine dedicated to Yin-Yang master Abe no Seimei. |
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Rozanji Temple was originally the villa where Murasaki
Shikibu lived. |
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Entrance to the tomb of Murasaki Shikibu. |
