RUL-JPN-041 · RULER · JAPAN
Empress Jito
690–697
Local name: 持統天皇
Title: Empress of Japan
Reign: 690–697
Sequence: No. 41
Dynasty / court: Imperial House of Japan
Chronology note: Imperial Household Agency genealogy; ancient dates are the traditional official chronology.
Residence Timeline
| Period | Palace | Role | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 690–694 | Asuka Kiyomihara Palace | principal imperial palace | Jitō continued the late-Asuka court before moving to Fujiwara. | High |
| 694–697 | Fujiwara Palace | capital palace | Jitō moved the court to Fujiwara-kyō. | High |
Palace & Court Events
- 694 — Empress Jitō moved the court to Fujiwara-kyō.