also: へいぜい
Heijō-kyō; ancient capital of Japan
Historical term referring to the capital during the Nara period (710–740 and 745–784), located in present-day Nara. Often used in historical contexts or as an abbreviation for 平城京.
See also: 平城京
Heijō-kyō was the capital during the Nara period.
The ruins of Heijō Palace are registered as a World Heritage site.