http://www.trippert.comTrippert : share and blog your trips120 http://www.trippert.com/article/5 Kyoto served as the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, starting from the period when Emperor Kanmu moved the capital from Heijo-kyo in present-day Nara to Nagaoka-kyo in Kyoto. In 794, Emperor Kanmu moved the capital again to Heian-kyo, the current location in the center of present-day Kyoto. Emperors succeeding Emperor KanmuSat, 27 May 2006 01:06:00 America/New_York