# The capital moves to Heian-kyō (794)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/794-the-capital-moves-to-heian-kyo
Location: Japan
Categories: main-event

Emperor Kanmu transferred the capital to Heian-kyō after an earlier move to Nagaoka. The city remained the principal imperial seat for more than a millennium. Its court fostered artistic and literary traditions while relying on changing relationships with provincial elites.

Ruler at the time: [Emperor Kanmu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kanmu)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian-kyō)