Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Nakagyō Ward / Heian Palace
Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Heian Palace
- Nearest stationNijō Station 0.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Heian Palace (平安宮, Heian-kyū) was the original imperial palace of Heian-kyō (present-day Kyoto), then the capital of Japan. Both the palace and the city were constructed in the late 700s and were patterned on Chinese models and designs.
From the Wikipedia article “Heian Palace” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Heian Palace. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nakagyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Nijō Station, 0.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 47 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Heian Palace?
- Nijō Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Heian Palace a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nijō Castle: Keith Pomakis (CC BY-SA 2.5), Burakuin: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shinsen-en: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shiro-shoin: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0), Kuro-shoin: Reggaeman (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōhiroma: Corpse Reviver (CC BY 3.0)
