Historical periods of Japan from Yamato to Edo By stephenbarnacle Period: 250 to 710 Yamato Period Period: 710 to 794 Nara Period Period: 794 to 1185 Heian Period Period: 1185 to 1333 Kamakura Period Period: 1336 to 1573 Muromachi Period Period: 1574 to 1600 Azuchi Period Period: 1603 to 1867 Edo Period