Emperor Kammu Timeline

Reign of Emperor Kammu in Japan.

Emperor Kammu moves the Japanese capital from Nara to Nagaokakyo.

Emperor Kammu moves the Japanese capital to Heiankyo (Kyoto).

The Heian Period in ancient Japan.

Japanese Emperor Kammu sends an expedition led by Otomo no Otomaro against the Emishi.

Emperor Kammu builds the Shinto Herano shrine at Heiankyo (Kyoto).

Japanese Emperor Kammu sends an expedition led by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro against the Emishi.

Emperor Kammu downgrades over 100 royal family members to noble status.