# Heijō-kyō

Nara, Japan

Japan's first great planned capital, founded in 710 on a Chinese-style grid and home to the imperial court until 784. Its broad avenues and palace district shaped the nation, served as the model for later Kyoto, and now form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Heijō-kyō, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.69111111, 135.79472222

[City page](/cities/nara)

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