also: しょうらく
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
going to Kyoto; visiting Kyoto
Historical term for traveling to Kyoto, especially in the context of feudal lords or imperial court. Now mainly used in historical descriptions or literary contexts.
戦国時代、多くの大名が上洛を目指した。
During the Warring States period, many feudal lords aimed to go to Kyoto.
彼は
He went to Kyoto and had an audience with the shogun.