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Heian Shrine - Kyoto

Heian Shrine - Kyoto

Giant wooden torii (Shinto gate) in front of Heian Shrine, in Kyoto, Japan. Giant wooden torii (Shinto gate) in front of Heian Shrine, in Kyoto, Japan.

Heian Shrine

Heian Torii Gate

Heian Torii Gate

Heian Jingu

Torii Heian Jingu

Torii Heian Jingu

Heian Shrine

Five storied pagoda

Five storied pagoda near Asakusa Kannon Temple (Tokyo, Japan)

Heian Shrine

Lake at Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Lake at Heian Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu sh

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu sh

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu shrine

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu shrine

Tanto (blade only)

A tanto (short sword) is a common Japanese single or, occasionally, double edged knife or dagger with a blade length between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches). The tanto was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Tanto first began to appear in the Heian period, however these blades lacked any artistic quality and were purely weapons. In the early Kamakura period high-quality artistic tanto began to appear, and the famous Yoshimitsu (the greatest tanto maker in Japanese history) began his forging. Tanto production increased greatly around the Muromachi period and then declined in the Shinto period (new sword period). Consequently, Shintō period tantō are quite rare. They regained popularity in the Shin-Shinto Period (new-new sword period) and production increased. A tanto (short sword) is a common Japanese single or, occasionally, double edged knife or dagger with a blade length between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches). The tanto was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Tanto first began to appear in the Heian period, however these blades lacked any artistic quality and were purely weapons. In the early Kamakura period high-quality artistic tanto began to appear, and the famous Yoshimitsu (the greatest tanto maker in Japanese history) began his forging. Tanto production increased greatly around the Muromachi period and then declined in the Shinto period (new sword period). Consequently, Shintō period tantō are quite rare. They regained popularity in the Shin-Shinto Period (new-new sword period) and production increased.

New Years Wishes

Japanese new year fortunes (Omikuji) tied to the fence of Heian Jingu.
Kyoto, Japan. Japanese new year fortunes (Omikuji) tied to the fence of Heian Jingu.
Kyoto, Japan

Heian Jingū Shrine

The Heian Jingū was built in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto). The Heian Jingū was built in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the establishment of Heiankyō (the old name of Kyoto).

Temple Shinto. The Japanese style. Temple Shinto. The Japanese style.

The doll to make a votive offering.

The doll to make a votive offering in temple, Thailand. The doll to make a votive offering in temple, Thailand.

A pool full of Japanese koi. A pool full of Japanese koi

Giant wooden gate in front of Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Giant wooden gate in front of Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan.

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu shrine

Cherry trees of Heian-jingu shrine

Massive wooden gate near the entrance to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Massive wooden gate near the entrance to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.

Soryuro, Castle in the corner at Heian Shrine in Kyoto

Soryuro, Castle in the corner at Heian Shrine in Kyoto

Tying a divination to a tree

Tying a divination lot to a tree branch in Heian Jingu in Kyoto, Japan. This is a custom for unfavorable lots. Tying a divination lot to a tree branch in Heian Jingu in Kyoto, Japan. This is a custom for unfavorable lots.

Tanto (blade tail)

A tanto (short sword) is a common Japanese single or, occasionally, double edged knife or dagger with a blade length between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches). The tanto was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Tanto first began to appear in the Heian period, however these blades lacked any artistic quality and were purely weapons. In the early Kamakura period high-quality artistic tanto began to appear, and the famous Yoshimitsu (the greatest tanto maker in Japanese history) began his forging. Tanto production increased greatly around the Muromachi period and then declined in the Shinto period (new sword period). Consequently, Shintō period tantō are quite rare. They regained popularity in the Shin-Shinto Period (new-new sword period) and production increased. A tanto (short sword) is a common Japanese single or, occasionally, double edged knife or dagger with a blade length between 15 and 30 cm (6-12 inches). The tanto was designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, but the edge can be used for slashing as well. Tanto first began to appear in the Heian period, however these blades lacked any artistic quality and were purely weapons. In the early Kamakura period high-quality artistic tanto began to appear, and the famous Yoshimitsu (the greatest tanto maker in Japanese history) began his forging. Tanto production increased greatly around the Muromachi period and then declined in the Shinto period (new sword period). Consequently, Shintō period tantō are quite rare. They regained popularity in the Shin-Shinto Period (new-new sword period) and production increased.

Entrance to Heian Jingu

The entrance to the Heian Jingu (Heian Shrine), located in Kyoto, Japan. The entrance to the Heian Jingu (Heian Shrine), located in Kyoto, Japan.

Japanese Sakura Night Landscape

3D illustration of Mount Fuji and Sakura trees. 3D illustration of Mount Fuji and Sakura trees

Heian JingÅ« Shrine

Heian JingÅ« Shrine

Heian Shrine

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