Enkyū


Enkyū was a Japanese era name after Jiryaku and before Jōhō. This period spanned the years from April 1069 through August 1074. The reigning emperors were Emperor Go-Sanjō and Emperor Shirakawa.

Change of Era

  • 1069 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Jiryaku 5, on the 13th day of the 4th month of 1069.

    Events of the ''Enkyū'' Era

  • 1069 : The consort of the newly elevated emperor was raised to the status of chūgū.
  • 1072 : In the 6th year of Emperor Go-Sanjō-tennōs reign, the emperor in favor of his son, and the succession was received by his son. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Shirakawa is said to have acceded to the throne.
  • 1073 : Go-Sanjō entered the Buddhist priesthood; and his new priestly name became Kongō-gyō.
  • 1073 : The former-Emperor Go-Sanjō died at the age of 40.