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kyoto imperial palace

Chrysanthemum Crest on Roof Tiles (thumb) 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 Kanmu [...]

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