Nara-shi, Japan
Heijō-kyō
Heijō-kyō was the Capital of Japan during most of the Nara period, from 710 to 740 and again from 745 to 784. The imperial palace is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site together with other places in the city of Nara. Empress Genmei ordered the Imperial capital moved from Fujiwara-kyō to Heijō-kyō in 708, and the move to Heijō-kyō was complete in 710.
- City
- Nara-shi
- Country
- Japan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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