# Emperor Kanmu - Emperor

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kanmu
Reign: 781 – 806
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Kanmu

Kanmu moved the capital first to Nagaoka and then to Heian-kyō, the future Kyoto, in 794.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Empress Kōken](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-koken)
- Succeeded by: [Heian period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/heian-period)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 794 - [The capital moves to Heian-kyō](https://history-japan.com/timeline/794-the-capital-moves-to-heian-kyo)