Nagaoka-kyō
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Nagaoka-kyō was the capital of Japan from 784 to 794. Its location was in Otokuni District, Yamashiro Province, corresponding to a 4.3 x 5.3 kilometer area spanning the borders of the modern cities of
Nagaoka Palace ruin monument in Mukō, Kyoto Prefecture
Chōdō-in (朝堂院) of Nagaoka-kyō (restoration model)
Daigokuden ruins
Goden ruins
Capital of Japan
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The capital of Japan is Tokyo. Throughout history, the national capital of Japan has been in locations other than Tokyo. The oldest capital is Nara.
Traditional site of Kusuba-no-Miya Palace in Osaka 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