Accession of Emperor Higashiyama
- When
- 1687
- Where
- Kyoto
- Episodes
- 2
Emperor Higashiyama, born Asahito, ascended the Japanese throne on May 2, 1687, following the abdication of his father, Emperor Reigen. This succession marked the beginning of the Genroku era, with Reigen continuing to rule as a cloistered emperor.
Episodes
- Cloistered Rule
Emperor Reigen continued to rule as a cloistered emperor after his abdication.
- Abdication and Accession
Emperor Reigen abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Tomohito, on May 2, 1687.
Background and detail
Accession. On May 2, 1687, Emperor Reigen abdicated in favor of his son, Prince Tomohito (Asahito). The era name was changed from Jōkyō to Genroku to mark this event. Higashiyama became the 113th emperor, while Reigen assumed the role of cloistered emperor.
People involved
- Emperor Higashiyama · 113th Emperor of Japan
- Emperor Reigen · 112th Emperor of Japan, Cloistered Emperor
Sources
- Emperor Higashiyama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
- Emperor Reigen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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