Heian
Akita · 平安Browse Akita’s cultural heritage from the Heian period (794 – 1185). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
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Akita Heian Period
794 – 1185
Discover the Senkoku Senju Kannon Mirror, Akita Prefecture's sole National Treasure. This exquisite 11th-century bronze mirror features intricate engravings of the Thousand-Armed Kannon and is viewable only one hour annually on August 17th at Suijin Shrine.