What is the citys history?

Kyoto was settled in the 7th century. In 794 it was the capital of Japan going by the name Heian-kyo. It stayed the seat for the imperial house, until Emperor Meiji departed to rule in the new capital of Tokyo. Because it was the capital it played a important role., even after it was no longer the capital.  Most of the city was destroyed in the Onin War. The Onin War was a civil war from 1467-1477 during the Muromachi period. Kyoto was rebuilt as a cultural ,religious, educational and economic center.