平野神社
1 Hiranomiyamotocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
The Hirano Shrine in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossom crest, was originally built within the Tamura-no-Miya palace in Heijo-kyo.
When the capital moved from Heijo-kyo to Heian-kyo, the Hirano Shrine also relocated to its current position.
As a shrine closely associated with the imperial court, it once had a site spanning approximately 8,000 tsubo, including what is now Kinkaku-ji.
However, the shrine and its grounds were damaged during events such as the Onin War and during the upheavals of the Sengoku period.
The current shrine buildings were constructed during the Edo period.
Past the gate adorned with the cherry blossom crest is the Kagura Hall with a hipped roof, and behind it, surrounded by a sacred fence, stands the main hall.
The main hall, known as Hirano-zukuri, features two connected Kasuga-zukuri style buildings, called Hiyoku Kasuga-zukuri.
Each of the four main halls is equipped with chigi, and the connected section has katsuogi on the ridge.
| Location | 1 Hiranomiyamotocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
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| Website | https://www.hiranojinja.com/ |
| Deities | Imaki-no-Kami, Kudo-no-Kami, Furubi-no-Kami, Himegami |
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| First Main Hall | Important Cultural Property Kanei 3 (1626) |
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| Architectural Style | Hiyoku Kasuga-zukuri, thatched roof |
| Second Main Hall | Important Cultural Property Kanei 6 (1632) |
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| Architectural Style | Hiyoku Kasuga-zukuri, thatched roof |