noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
leaving the capital; leaving Tokyo
Used when someone departs from the capital city, especially Tokyo. Often used in news or formal contexts. The antonym is 入京 (entering the capital).
See also: 入京
首相は明日、退京する予定だ。
The prime minister is scheduled to leave the capital tomorrow.
退京の際には、駅まで見送りに行った。
When he left Tokyo, I went to see him off at the station.