Nagaokakyō, Kyoto
Nagaokakyō (長岡京市, Nagaokakyō-shi) is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 79,306 and a population density of 4,070.96 persons per km². The total area is 19.18 km².
The city was founded on October 1, 1972 replacing the town of Nagaoka, which was in turn incorporated by three villages on October 1, 1949. The name of city is derived from Nagaokakyō, the ancient Japanese capital Emperor Kammu established there from 784 until 794 although the major part of the capital including the imperial palace was in the area of present-day Muko.
Most popular event in Nagaokakyo is Garasha Festival.It is usually held in November.Garasha is a wife whose husband is Japanese "Busho".And now,she is told really beautiful.Garasha Festival is held all over the Nagaokakyo.So when it is held,here is really excited.
Sister cities
Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan
Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
Ningbo, People's Republic of China
See also
External links
Media related to Nagaokakyō, Kyoto at Wikimedia Commons
- Nagaokakyō City official website Template:Ja icon
- Photos of Arlington, Massachusetts-Nagaokakyo Sister City Visit.
- Japan National Historical Museum exhibit
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