Nagaoka-kyō, Kyoto

Name: Nagaoka-kyō
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#237 among attractions in Kyoto

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Nagaoka-kyō was the capital of Japan from 784 to 794. Its location was reported as Otokuni District, Yamashiro Province, and Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, which took its name from the capital. Parts of the capital were in what is now the city of Nagaokakyō, while other parts were in the present-day Mukō and Nishikyō-ku, the latter of which belongs to the city of Kyoto. ()

Local name: 長岡京 Coordinates: 34°55'28"N, 135°41'46"E

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Nagaoka-kyō – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iwashimizu Hachimangū, Minase Shrine, Yoshimine-dera, Ōharano Shrine.

3.1 miS
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Iwashimizu Hachimangū, Hirakata
81 min walk • Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in the city of Yawata in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
3 miSW
Shinto shrine known for its water
Minase Shrine, Takatsuki
78 min walk • Minase Shrine is a Shinto Shrine in Shimamoto, Osaka The Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Go-Toba, Emperor Tsuchimikado and Emperor Juntoku.
3 miW
Temple
Yoshimine-dera, Kyoto
78 min walk • Yoshimine-dera is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism in the western ward of Nishikyō-ku, in Kyoto. It is built on the western hills overlooking the city. It was founded in 1029 by Gensan. The main image is a statue of thousand-armed Kannon.
3.3 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ōharano Shrine, Kyoto
85 min walk • Ōharano Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Ōharano is dedicated to the Fujiwara tutelary kami, Amenokoyane, who was said to have assisted in the founding of the state.
0.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Shōryūji Castle, Kyoto
12 min walk • Shōryūji Castle is a castle in Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan.
3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mishima District, Takatsuki
78 min walk • Mishima is a district located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2009, the district has an estimated population of 29,003 and a density of 1,730 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².
3.4 miSW
Town, Area
Shimamoto, Takatsuki
87 min walk • Shimamoto is a town consisting of the entirety of Mishima District, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016, the town has an estimated population of 29,970 and a density of 1,800 persons per km². The total area is 16.78 km².
1.8 miN
City, Area
Mukō, Kyoto
47 min walk • Mukō is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, which served as the capital city of Japan for a decade from 784 to 794. Its neighbor cities are Kyoto and Nagaokakyō. As of 2017, the city has an estimated population of 55,729 and a population density of 7,219 persons per km². The total area is 7.72 km².
~730 ftN
City, Area
Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
4 min walk • Nagaokakyō is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 80,424 and a population density of 4,200 persons per km². The total area is 19.17 km².
3.5 miSE
Town, Area
Kumiyama, Kyoto
90 min walk • Kumiyama is a town located in Kuse District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,589 and a density of 1,124 persons per km². The total area is 13.86 km².
1.8 miS
Town, Area
Ōyamazaki, Kyoto
47 min walk • Ōyamazaki is a town located in Otokuni District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,452 and a density of 2,600 persons per km². The total area is 5.97 km².

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nagaoka-kyō?

Nearby attractions include Nagaokakyō, Kyoto (4 min walk), Shōryūji Castle, Kyoto (12 min walk).

How to get to Nagaoka-kyō by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nagaoka-kyō:

Bus

産業文化会館前 • Lines: 長岡京はっぴいバス　北コース, 長岡京はっぴいバス　西コース (3 min walk)
Jr駅前通り • Lines: 10, 11, 12, 20, 22, 49, 5, 6, 7, 8, 80, 82, 9, 90, 長岡京はっぴいバス　北コース, 長岡京はっぴいバス　西コース (4 min walk)

Train

Nagaokatenjin (6 min walk)
Nagaokakyo (8 min walk)