Heian-kyō
Heian-kyō (平安京, literally "tranquility and peace capital") was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868.[1] 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.[2]
City planning
The design of Heian-kyō mirrored grid pattern of Chang'an, which was the Tang Dynasty capital of China.
Heian-kyō Media
Daidairi (大内裏, palace in the center) and the cityscape of Heian-kyō (miniature model at the Kyoto City Life-long Learning Center)
Miniature model of the ancient capital Heian-kyō
Perspective Pictures of Places in Japan: Sanjūsangen-dō in KyotoToyoharu, c. 1772–1781
Schematic map of historical Heian-kyō (present-day Kyoto) showing the location of the Greater Imperial Palace (Daidairi) and the Tsuchimikado mansion.
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References
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2002). "Heian-kyō" in Japan Encyclopedia, pp. 303-304.
- ↑ Hall, John Whitney. (1988). The Cambridge History of Japan, p. 516–517.
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Coordinates: 35°00′N 135°46′E / 35.000°N 135.767°E
