Kyoto simply means "Capital City," though it was originally known as Heian-kyo ("Capital of Peace"), the name given to the golden Heian era between the tenth and 12th centuries. During this time Kyoto thrived as Japan's cultural and creative heartland.
Kyoto simply means "Capital City," though it was originally known as Heian-kyo, the name given to the golden Heian era. During this time Kyoto thrived as Japan's heartland.