Location:
Japan
Coordinates:
35.0116, 135.7681
Events at Kyoto (7)
794
ID: 5491
Capital moved from Nara to Heian-kyo (Kyoto), beginning Heian period lasting until 1185
ID: 5491
1010
ID: 5492
Lady Murasaki Shikibu completes Tale of Genji - world's first psychological novel
ID: 5492
1175
ID: 5495
Honen founds Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism in Japan, emphasizing salvation through faith
ID: 5495
1227
ID: 5496
Dogen returns from China and establishes Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan
ID: 5496
1467
ID: 5498
Onin War begins in Kyoto, initiating Sengoku (Warring States) period of constant warfare
ID: 5498
1568
ID: 5501
Oda Nobunaga enters Kyoto, beginning process of reunifying Japan after century of warfare
ID: 5501
1582
ID: 5502
June 21, 1582
Oda Nobunaga forced to commit seppuku at Honnoji Temple after betrayal by Akechi Mitsuhide
ID: 5502