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Cloistered Rule

When
1687
Where
Kyoto
Part of
Accession of Emperor Higashiyama

Emperor Reigen continued to rule as a cloistered emperor after his abdication.

After his abdication, Emperor Reigen assumed the role of cloistered emperor, continuing to rule in Higashiyama's name. His new residence was designated as the Sentō-gosho, the palace for an ex-emperor.

Sources

  1. Emperor Higashiyama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
  2. Emperor Reigen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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