Heian-jingu (Heian Shrine) is a heritage property in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan seen on screen in Lost in Translation (2003).
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Verified facts
- Appeared in Lost in Translation (movie, 2003)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10883, SRC-10880, SRC-11165 - Built in 1895
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10883, SRC-11276, SRC-11821 - Historic designation: Important Cultural Property of Japan
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10883, SRC-11276, SRC-11822
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10880 — https://www.discoverkyoto.com/kyoto-voice/filming-locations-kyoto/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10883 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Shrine (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11165 — Movie-Locations.com – Lost In Translation filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11276 — https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/heian-jingu/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11821 — Japan-Guide.com — Heian Shrine (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11822 — Nippon.com — Memories of the Ancient Imperial Court at Kyoto's Heian Jingū (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lost in Translation filmed?
Heian-jingu (Heian Shrine), in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for Lost in Translation.
Where is Heian-jingu (Heian Shrine) located?
Heian-jingu (Heian Shrine) is located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.