Episode 2 of 2
Abdication and Accession
- When
- May 2, 1687
- Where
- Kyoto
Emperor Reigen abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Tomohito, on May 2, 1687.
On May 2, 1687, Emperor Reigen abdicated the throne in favor of his fifth son, Prince Tomohito (Asahito). The era name was changed from Jōkyō to Genroku to mark this event, and Higashiyama became the 113th emperor.
Sources
- Emperor Higashiyama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
- Emperor Reigen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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