都みやこ落おち

noun

leaving the capital; fleeing the capital

Often used in historical or literary contexts to describe someone, especially a noble or courtier, leaving the capital city (typically Kyoto) under unfavorable circumstances, such as defeat, disgrace, or exile.

• 平へい家けの都みやこ落おちは、源平合戦げんぺいかっせんの転てん機きとなった。

  The Heike's flight from the capital marked a turning point in the Genpei War.

• 彼かれは政せい争そうに敗やぶれ、都みやこ落おちを余よ儀ぎなくされた。

  He lost the political struggle and was forced to flee the capital.