Heian-kyō

was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Heian-kyō" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 303-304.  Heian-kyō is one of several former names for the city now known as Kyoto.

In 794, Emperor Kammu established this city as Japan's capital.  The move from Heijō-kyō to Heian-kyo marks the beginning of the Heian period of Japanese history.Hall, John Whitney. (1988). The Cambridge History of Japan, p. 516–517.

City planning
The design of Heian-kyō mirrored grid pattern of Chang'an, which was the Tang Dynasty capital of China.

Related pages
 Capital of Japan
 Heian period

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