The Heian Japan* civilization is now available in Sid Meier's CivilizationĀ® VII!
By the light of the moon, in carefully cultivated gardens and elaborate villas, the poets of Heian Japan wrote their tales. The Heian period begins with the establishment of Heian-kyo (today Kyoto) in 794 CE, and marks the last era of classical Japanese history. It was a time of court refinement, when men and especially women of the court refined literature into a high art; it was also a time of rural neglect and decay, when the countryside grew increasingly restless, and tensions between powerful clans. This tension was to erupt in a revolt in the early 12th century, and the rise of the shogunates that were to dominate Japanese history for centuries afterward.
Apex Age: Antiquity
Attributes: Cultural, Diplomatic
Unique Ability - Pure Land:
ā¢ Tier 1, Antiquity Age (Apex): Increased Culture on Improvements on Breathtaking tiles.
ā¢ Tier 2, Exploration Age: Further increased Culture on Improvements on Breathtaking tiles.
ā¢ Tier 3, Modern Age: Further increased Culture on Improvements on Breathtaking tiles. Cities receive a set amount of Tourism per Breathtaking tile once they contain a minimum number of them.
Unique Civilian Unit: Shijin (Great Person)
Unique Military Unit: Yumi (Unique Ranged Unit)
Associated Wonder: Hoo-do Hall
*This content is also included with the Brush and Blade Collection DLC Bundle. If you own the Brush and Blade Collection, then you already own this content. DLC released in two installments through July 2026, each delivered automatically in-game on release. Exact release dates subject to change. Terms apply.
