KYOTO--A ceremonial ... women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185) court attire giving a public demonstration of the popular “karuta” card-snatching game at Yasakajinja shrine here.

a shrine modeled after the Imperial Palace during the Heian era, when Kyoto was the capital of Japan. For Naked Garden One Kyoto, Heian Jingu allowed for personalized, immersive experiences in ...

KYOTO--A New Year’s ceremonial ... the first time in three years at Yasakajinja shrine here on Jan. 3. Dressed in the traditional costume of the Heian Period (794-1185), eight women took part ...

They traveled approximately 4.5 kilometers to Heian Jingu Shrine in Sakyo Ward in ... according to Kyoto Prefectural Police. (Japanese original by Yuki Ohigashi, Kyoto Bureau) ...

During the Heian period, an imperial court based in the capital of Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto ... the most important Shinto shrine. Unlike Western traditions, in which religion is exclusive (you can only ...

This outdoor party was revived at Jonangu Shrine in 1970. Experts tend the recreated period garden, and poets yearning for a bygone era strive to render the spirit of their Heian forebears.