Shinto shrine
Hirano Jinja
平野神社（ひらのじんじゃ）
Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto, enshrining four kami: Imaki Sumeōkami, Kudo no Ōkami, Furuaki no Ōkami and Hime no Ōkami. It is known as a famous place for cherry blossoms, beginning with the early-blooming Sakigake-zakura.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Imaki Sumeōkami, Kudo no Ōkami, Furuaki no Ōkami, Hime no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to the official guide, there is an entry on Imaki no Ōkami in the Shoku Nihongi for Enryaku 1 (782), and the kami is said to have originally been enshrined within the Heijō Palace. With the move of the capital to Heian in Enryaku 13 (794), it was moved to its present site. The main sanctuary, built in the Kan'ei era, is in the "Hirano-zukuri" style, with two halls joined as one, and is designated a nationally Important Cultural Property.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 平野神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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