26/08/2012 · Kyoto was the capital of Japan for much of the country's history (794 to 1868). When control of Japan moved from the Shogun to the Emperor in 1868 (after the Boshin civil war) the capital was moved to Tokyo.

The capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years (from 794 to 1868), Kyōto (literally, “Capital City”) has been called a variety of names through the centuries—Heian-kyō (“Capital of Peace and Tranquillity”), Miyako (“The Capital”), and Saikyō (“Western Capital”), its name after the Meiji Restoration (1868) when the imperial household moved to Tokyo.

Formally known as Heian-kyo, Kyoto was Japan’s capital and the residence of the Emperor from 794 until 1868. This rich heritage is evident throughout the city, in awe-inspiring temples and shrines that host traditional festivals dating back hundreds of years, and historic neighborhoods where lantern-lit alleyways are lined with original machiya townhouses.

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with a population of 1.5 million people and a modern face.

Kyoto Prefecture was created in 1871, with Kyoto being named as its capital. Lake Biwa Canal is built along with the creation of today’s cherry blossom viewing center known as Maruyama Park. Towards the end of the 19th century, the Heian-Jingu Shrine was built and Jidai-matsuri festival was created to honor the founding and history of Kyoto.

21/08/2019 · Originally known as Heian-Kyo, Kyoto was Japan’s capital city for more than a millennium. Kyoto gained its capital city status in 794 after Emperor Kanmu moved the seat of government from Nagaoka-Kyo to the city. The Emperor modeled Kyoto after the ancient Chinese city Chang’an with the city being properly planned with wide streets (some ...

Kyoto is one of the oldest cities in Japan and was the capital for more than a millennium after its inception in 794 A.D. It was only after the Meiji Restoration, around 1868, that the Royal Family moved out of Kyoto into their new imperial home in Tokyo. As they moved to Edo, Kyoto remained for a while as a "Western capital" and was called "Saikyo".