# Heijo Palace Site

> The ruins of the imperial palace of the Nara-period capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a reconstructed Suzakumon gate and Daigokuden hall.

- Prefecture: Nara
- Type: Historic site
- Address: Nara, Japan
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://www.heijo-park.jp/

The Heijo Palace Site is the ruins of the palace at the centre of Heijokyo, the capital established in 710 when the court moved from Fujiwara-kyo. It was registered as part of the World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara in 1998. Several structures have been reconstructed on the wide grounds, including the Suzakumon, the palace's main gate rebuilt in 1998 at about 25 metres wide and 20 metres tall, and the First Daigokuden, the largest palace hall, rebuilt in 2010. The grounds are open and free to walk, with a museum and exhibition halls on site. A railway line crosses the middle of the park, giving an unusual view of trains passing the historic reconstructions.

## FAQ

### How do I get to the Heijo Palace Site?

It is about a 20-minute walk from the south exit of Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station, or a short ride on a bus bound for the Suzakumon Hiroba stop.

### Is there an entry fee for the Heijo Palace Site?

The grounds and the reconstructed buildings are open to the public free of charge.

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Source: Heijo Palace Site — Japan Voyage