Kyoto/Heian-kyō (400AD - present)
A Kyoto/Heian-kyō (400AD - present) is a Japanese city in the Kinsei region.
- Context:
- It can (often) be known for its Japanese Historical Landmarks.
- It can (often) be associated with the Imperial Japan.
- It can be considered a major Japanese Academic Center.
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- Example(s):
- Kyoto, 2024: The current context showcasing Kyoto as a modern city with a population of 1.46 million.
- Kyoto, 2020: The year Kyoto implemented new preservation initiatives for its cultural sites including Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
- Kyoto, 2020: The year Kyoto implemented new tourism management strategies to handle the influx of visitors to iconic temples like Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
- Kyoto, 1955: Reconstructed in 1955 after the original pavilion was burned down in 1950, ensuring the preservation of Kinkaku-ji's iconic golden exterior.
- Kyoto, 1889: The year the modern municipality of Kyoto was established.
- Kyoto, 1869: The year the capital was relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo after the Meiji Restoration, impacting the cultural significance of temples such as Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
- Kyoto, 1633: Rebuilt in 1633 without the use of nails, under the orders of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, Kiyomizu-dera stands as a testament to traditional Japanese carpentry.
- Kyoto, 1600: The Battle of Sekigahara, a key event during the Sengoku period.
- Kyoto, 1499: The main shrine structure of Fushimi Inari Taisha is constructed, showcasing Muromachi period Japanese architecture.
- Kyoto, 1467: The start of the Ōnin War, which led to significant destruction in the city.
- Kyoto, 1397: Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, Kinkaku-ji was later converted into a Zen Buddhist temple.
- Kyoto, 1336: The year Ashikaga Takauji established the Muromachi shogunate in Kyoto.
- Kyoto, 1185: The end of the Genpei War, marking the rise of the Kamakura shogunate while Kyoto remained the imperial seat.
- Heian-kyō, 794: The year Heian-kyō (modern-day Kyoto) was chosen as the new seat of Japan's imperial court.
- Heian-kyō, 794: The establishment of Heian-kyō, marking the beginning of Kyoto's role as Japan's capital.
- Heian-kyō, 778: Established in 778 by the monk Enchin, Kiyomizu-dera is renowned for its wooden stage that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
- Heian-kyō, 711: Founded in 711 by the powerful Hata clan, Fushimi Inari Taisha is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity.
- Heian-kyō, 710: Before Kyoto became the capital, Nara served as Japan's capital.
- Heian-kyō, 400: The Asuka period, when significant cultural and political developments occurred in the region.
- Heian-kyō, 300 BC: The Yayoi period, with early developments in agriculture and metallurgy that influenced the area.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Kyoto University, Kiyomizu-Dera, Bamboo Forest (Kyoto, Japan), Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Dry Garden, Ryōan-ji, Nijō Castle, Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Nanzen-ji, Kyoto Imperial Palace.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto Retrieved:2024-7-5.
- Kyoto (; Japanese: , Kyōto ), officially , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. , the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people. It is also part of the even larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, along with Osaka and Kobe.
Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, having been chosen in 794 as the new seat of Japan's imperial court by Emperor Kanmu. The original city, named Heian-kyō, was arranged in accordance with traditional Chinese feng shui following the model of the ancient Chinese capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang. The emperors of Japan ruled from Kyoto in the following eleven centuries until 1869. It was the scene of several key events of the Muromachi period, Sengoku period, and the Boshin War, such as the Ōnin War, the Honnō-ji Incident, the Kinmon incident, and the Battle of Toba–Fushimi. The capital was relocated from Kyoto to Tokyo after the Meiji Restoration. The modern municipality of Kyoto was established in 1889. The city was spared from large-scale destruction during World War II and, as a result, its prewar cultural heritage has mostly been preserved.
Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan and is a major tourist destination. The agency for cultural affairs of the national government is headquartered in the city. It is home to numerous Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, some of which have been designated collectively as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Prominent landmarks include the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, and Kyoto Tower. The internationally renowned video game company Nintendo is based in Kyoto. Kyoto is also a center of higher learning in the country, and its institutions include Kyoto University, the second-oldest university in Japan.
- Kyoto (; Japanese: , Kyōto ), officially , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. , the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city. The city is the cultural anchor of the substantially larger Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people. It is also part of the even larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, along with Osaka and Kobe.