In addition, Emperor Shomu tried to escape from disasters by transferring the capital several times, but due to strong rejection by public and private sectors, he finally transferred the capital back to Heijo-kyo (the ancient capital of Japan in current Nara).
また度々遷都を行って災いから脱却しようとしたものの官民の反発が強く、最終的には平城京に復帰した。