Heiankyo (about 10 ha / 1,075,268 sq ft) is located in Sagano area in Kyoto where the remnant of ancient days of the Heian Era (794 - 1185) still remains.This area has managed to keep the beauty of the historical appearances protected under the law and regulations.
Sitting at the foot of mountains by the Hirosawa Pond, Heiankyo has a breathtaking beautiful spacious garden of 5ha/ 537,634 sq ft with two streams, 100 different rare kinds of wild grasses, and seasonable flowers and trees such as plum, cherry, and maple trees.There is a bamboo grove (about 1 ha / 107,526 sq ft) at the back of the garden. It also has an observatory, where you can look over the beautiful whole area of Sagano from the top of it. You'll be able to enjoy the beauty of the four seasons there.
The Hirosawa Pond has been well-known as a sight for moon viewing. It is said in Japan that the moon looks the most beautiful in spring and autumn. Therefore, our garden is open to the general public as well as members both in spring and in autumn.Surrounding mountains and the Hirosawa Pond appear to be the part of the garden. In such an attractive environment, you can experience Japanese tea ceremony outside, or open-air stages of Gagaku (traditional Japanese dance and music) and Hougaku (Japanese traditional music).

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Panorama tour

Autumn Heiankyo
→Panorama tour Autumn Heiankyo

When cherry trees are in full bloom, the Kannou-kai (appreciating cherry blossoms) is held every year. Heiankyo is crowded with many people then.

Heiankyo deeply impresses us especially in autumn when trees aflame with red and yellow.

People who enjoy a bowl of Japanese green tea in the warm sunshine of the spring.