Confucianism is an ideology of order in which everything has its proper place. Confucianism idea of order especially the hierarchy of occupations was strictly enforced between samurai, peasants, artisan, and merchants. This influenced the layout of Kyoto. In Chapter 1,
“Heian-kyō: The Ideal”, describes “how the city was meant to be, how it was planned, and how it was idealized.”
Kyoto is laid out in a grid pattern with the emperor’s residence positioned on top. Everything else is based on the structured from Confucianism hierarchy of occupations. Going down from top of the city’s grid are the upper-class citizens and at the bottom are lower ranking citizens. The markets are located on the east and west side of the city. Other buildings
“Heian-kyō: The Ideal”, describes “how the city was meant to be, how it was planned, and how it was idealized.”
Kyoto is laid out in a grid pattern with the emperor’s residence positioned on top. Everything else is based on the structured from Confucianism hierarchy of occupations. Going down from top of the city’s grid are the upper-class citizens and at the bottom are lower ranking citizens. The markets are located on the east and west side of the city. Other buildings