Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Heijō Palace
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Heijō Palace
- Nearest stationYamato-Saidaiji Station 1.2 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Special Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site
Heijō Palace (平城宮, Heijō-kyū) was the imperial residence in the Japanese capital city Heijō-kyō (today's Nara), during most of the Nara period. The palace, which served as the imperial residence and the administrative centre for most of the Nara period from 710 to 794 AD, was located at the north-central location of the city in accordance with the Chinese models used for the design of the capital.
From the Wikipedia article “Heijō Palace” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Heijō Palace. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Yamato-Saidaiji Station, 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Special Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Heijō Palace?
- Yamato-Saidaiji Station. It is 1.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Heijō Palace a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Special Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nara Palace Site Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Heijō Palace Tōin Garden: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hokke-ji Temple: hiro (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nara City Museum of Art: Rebirth10 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kairyūō-ji Temple: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kyūseki Teien: NNDDD (CC BY-SA 4.0)
