Fujiwara-kyō

Fujiwara-kyō was the Imperial capital of Japan for sixteen years, between 694 and 710. It was located in Yamato Province, having been moved from nearby Asuka, and remained the capital until its relocation to Heijō-kyō present-day Nara.

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Type: Area
Description: ancient capital of Japan
Also known as: “Aramashi-kyō”, “Fujiwara”, and “Fujiwara-no-kyō”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kashihara Children’s Science Museum and Nara Medical University.

Kashihara Children’s Science Museum

Museum

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Nara Medical University

University

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Nara Medical University, abbreviated as NMU in English, is a public university in Kashihara, Nara, Japan. Located near Kashihara Shrine, it is the only medical school in Nara Prefecture.

Unebigoryōmae Station

Railway station

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Unebigoryōmae Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Kintetsu Railway.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kashihara and Asuka.

Kashihara

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Kashihara is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2024, the city had an estimated population of 118,674 in 56,013 households, and a population density of 3000 persons per km2.

Asuka

Village

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Asuka is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile. Asuka is situated 4 km southeast of Fujiwara-kyō.