A report on Nagaoka-kyō and Capital of Japan

Chōdō-in (朝堂院) of Nagaoka-kyō (restoration model)
Traditional site of Kusuba-no-Miya Palace in Osaka Prefecture
Nagaoka Palace ruin monument in Mukō, Kyoto Prefecture
1/1000 scale model of Fujiwara-kyō, held by Kashihara-shi Fujiwara-kyō reference room
1/1000 scale model of Heijō-kyō, held by Nara City Hall
1/1000 scale model of Heian-kyō, held by Kyoto City Heiankyo Sosei-Kan Museum

Nagaoka-kyō (長岡京) was the capital of Japan from 784 to 794.

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Nagaoka-kyō (Otokuni Palace), 518–526 in reign of Keitai

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Chōdō-in (朝堂院) of Nagaoka-kyō (restoration model)

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Emperor Kanmu

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The 50th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

The 50th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

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Japanese Imperial kamon — a stylized chrysanthemum blossom

April 30, 781 (Ten'ō 1, 3rd day of the 4th month (天安一年四月三日)): In the 11th year of Kōnin's reign, he abdicated; and the succession was received by his son Kanmu. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Kanmu is said to have ascended to the throne. During his reign, the capital of Japan was moved from Nara (Heijō-kyō) to Nagaoka-kyō in 784. Shortly thereafter, the capital would be moved again in 794.