Heijo-in Temple

Heijo-in Temple is a resurrection of Kyoto’s lost imperial past. Though once destroyed by fire, its reconstructed halls and gardens now breathe life back into the spirit of Heian-era elegance. Walk its wooden corridors, listen to the rustle of leaves above, and imagine courtiers whispering poems beneath these very eaves. More than ruins, it’s a living story—where history doesn’t end, it continues to unfold.