noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
relocation of the capital by the emperor
Historical term referring to the emperor moving the capital. Used in contexts of ancient Japanese history.
桓武天皇の時代に、都が長岡京へ遷幸された。
During the reign of Emperor Kanmu, the capital was relocated to Nagaoka-kyō.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
relocation of the emperor or an abdicated emperor
Broader historical term for the emperor or a retired emperor moving his residence, not necessarily the capital.
上皇が京都から吉野へ遷幸した。
The retired emperor relocated from Kyoto to Yoshino.