In 784, the Emperor Kanmu constructed a new capital (Nagaokakyo) in Nagaoka in Yamashiro Province in order to free himself from the influence of temples and shrines which had been getting more and more powerful. |
784年(延暦3年)強まってきた寺社勢力からの脱却のため、桓武天皇が山背国長岡の地に新たな都(長岡京)を造成した。 |