Eikyū facts for kids

Eikyū (永久) was a special name for a period of time in Japanese history, like how we have years today. It's called a Japanese era name or nengō. The Eikyū era came after the Ten'ei era and before the Gen'ei era. This time period started in July 1113 and ended in April 1118. During these years, the ruler of Japan was Emperor Toba.

What Happened During the Eikyū Era?

The Eikyū era was a time when Emperor Toba was active and important events took place. Here are some of the key things that happened:

• 1113 (Eikyū 1, 4th month): A powerful leader named Fujiwara Tadasane was given a very important job. He became the kampaku, which was like a chief advisor to the emperor. This person helped the emperor make big decisions for the country.

• 1113 (Eikyū 1, 4th month): Emperor Toba visited two important places of worship. He went to the Matsunoo-taisha shrine and the Kitano Tenman-gū shrine. Emperors often visited shrines to show respect and pray for the well-being of Japan.

• 1113 (Eikyū 1, 10th month): Emperor Toba also visited temples on Mount Hiei. This mountain is near Kyoto and was home to many important Buddhist temples. It was a very spiritual place.

• 1113 (Eikyū 1, 11th month): Later that year, Emperor Toba visited two more famous shrines. He went to the Inari Shrine and the Yasaka Shrine. The Yasaka Shrine was known as the "Gion Shrine" back then.

Eikyū Era Years

Here's a quick look at how the Eikyū era years match up with our modern calendar:

More About Japanese Eras

Japanese eras are a way of counting years based on the reign of an emperor or other important events. The Eikyū era was part of a longer period in Japanese history called the Heian period.

See Also

• Heian period

External Links

• National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection