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  1. Heian period - Wikipedia

    Heian (平安) means 'peace' in Japanese. It is a period in Japanese history when the Chinese influences were in decline and the national culture matured. The Heian period is also …

  2. Heian period | Buddhism, Art & Literature | Britannica

    Heian period, in Japanese history, the period between 794 and 1185, named for the location of the imperial capital, which was moved from Nara to Heian-kyō (Kyōto) in 794.

  3. Heian Period - World History Encyclopedia

    May 5, 2017 · The Heian Period of Japanese history covers 794 to 1185 CE and saw a great flourishing in Japanese culture from literature to paintings. Government and its administration …

  4. The Heian period (794 - 1185): the golden age of classical …

    Apr 13, 2024 · The Heian period, from 794 to 1185, is considered the golden age of classical Japanese culture. This period, marked by the political domination of the Fujiwara family and …

  5. Heian Period (794–1185) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Oct 1, 2002 · In Kyoto, the court enjoyed a relatively long period of peace and political strength lasting nearly 400 years, until 1185. One of the most influential groups of the Heian era was …

  6. What was the Heian Period and how did it change Japan?

    The Heian Period lasted from AD 794 to 1185 and was a key turning point in Japan’s early history. The era took its name from the new capital, Heian‑kyo, which meant “Capital of Peace and …

  7. Heian period, an introduction – Smarthistory

    During the Heian period, the new capital, Heian or Heian-kyō, was the city known today as Kyoto. There a lavish culture of refinement and poetic subtlety developed, and it would have a lasting …

  8. Heian Period - New World Encyclopedia

    The Heian period (平安時代, Heian Jidai) is the last division of classical Japanese history, spanning from 794 to 1192. Heian (平安) means "peace" and "tranquility" in Japanese.

  9. The Heian Era: Golden Age of Japan’s Imperial Court

    Oct 18, 2025 · Japan’s Heian period (794-1185) follows the Nara period and ends with the first shogun. It was a period of new Buddhism, literature and the rise of the samurai.

  10. Heian Period Japan: Culture, Literature, and Life in the Golden …

    Feb 12, 2025 · The Heian Period, spanning from 794 to 1185 AD, marks a culturally rich era in Japan’s history. This golden age witnessed the rise of an elegant court life, the production of …