RUL-JPN-043 · RULER · JAPAN
Empress Gemmei
707–715
Local name: 元明天皇
Title: Empress of Japan
Reign: 707–715
Sequence: No. 43
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707–710 | Fujiwara Palace | capital palace | Gemmei ruled from Fujiwara until the move to Heijō. | High |
| 710–715 | Heijō Palace | capital palace / state court | Heijō Palace served as the Nara capital palace; individual residence patterns varied during temporary capital shifts. | High |
Palace & Court Events
- 710 — Empress Gemmei moved the capital to Heijō-kyō.