Heian-Jingu is a striking shrine complex built in 1895 to celebrate Kyoto's 1100th anniversary. It is home to a series of bright orange buildings that are scaled-down reproductions of structures from the Heian period (794 to 1185). They were still pretty big, so the originals must have been massive.
One of the highlights of the complex was an elaborate garden and large pond. It was worth the extra admission to walk through and take some pretty pictures.
But no matter how many architectural masterpieces or things of beauty from the natural world are surrounding them, any kid is always going to be drawn to a pool of water to make a mess of things (piles of dirt and small pebbles rank pretty high in this department as well).
Several major events are held annually at Heian Jingu, which makes sense because it's a pretty impressive place.
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