The guardian deity of the imperial family, transferred from Yamato when the capital moved to Heian-kyo in 794. Renowned as a prime cherry blossom site, the grounds contain approximately 400 cherry trees of 60 varieties that can be enjoyed from early to late bloomers over about six weeks. Ranked among the Upper Seven of the Twenty-Two Shrines, it enshrines four deities: Imakino Kami, Kudo no Kami, …
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Hirano Jinja traces its origins to 794, when Emperor Kanmu transferred four deities—Imakino Kami, Kudo no Kami, Furuaki no Kami, and Himegami—from Yamato Province (present-day Nara) to the newly established capital of Heian-kyo. Revered as guardian deities of the imperial family, the shrine was rank…