Heian-kyō (Kyoto) in the Heian Period (794–1185)

1. Hōjō-ji temple constructed by Fujiwara no Michinaga

   Jan 1, 1017Labels: Fujiwara no, H j

   • H j ji

2. Phoenix Hall at Byōdō-in completed near the capital

   Jan 1, 1053Labels: By d, Phoenix Hall

   • By d in
   • By d in

3. Hōgen Disturbance fought in Kyoto

   Jul 28, 1156Labels: H gen, Taira, Minamoto

   • Britannica
   • H gen rebellion

4. Heiji Rebellion begins with Sanjō Palace attack

   Jan 19, 1160Labels: Heiji Rebellion, Sanj Palace

   • Sanj Palace

5. Hōnen establishes Jōdo-shū in Kyoto

   Jan 1, 1175Labels: H nen, J do-sh

   • J do sh
   • Chion in

6. First Battle of Uji fought outside Kyoto

   Jun 20, 1180Labels: First Battle, Genpei War

   • Battle of Uji
   • Britannica

7. Enryaku-ji founded on Mount Hiei

   Jan 1, 7881Labels: Enryaku-ji, Saich

   • Enryaku ji
   • WHE Enryakuji

8. Capital transferred to Heian-kyō (Kyoto)

   Jan 1, 7941Labels: Heian-ky, Emperor Kanmu

   • Britannica
   • Heian ky

9. Heian Palace central compound completed

   Jan 1, 7951Labels: Heian Palace

   • Heian Palace

10. Tō-ji temple established in the new capital

    Jan 1, 7961Labels: T -ji

    • T ji

11. Shinsen-en documented as an imperial garden

    Aug 12, 8001Labels: Shinsen-en

    • Shinsenen

12. Gion Goryō-e plague rite held at Shinsen-en

    Jan 1, 8691Labels: Gion Gory, Shinsen-en

    • Kyoto Travel
    • Gion Matsuri

13. Court cancels planned 894 mission to Tang China

    Jan 1, 8941Labels: 894 mission, Sugawara no

    • Japan Society