Kamakura period
From 1185 to 1333. Major growth of Buddhist schools
History
The Kamakura period (Kamakura Jidai) began in 1185 and ended in 1333. It owes its name to the city of Kamakura,
located 50 km southwest of Tokyo, where shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo decided to establish his capital. During this era, numerous Buddhist schools emerged and many temples were built.
- In English
- From 1185 to 1333.
- Other spellings
- kamakura jidai
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Chōsokabe Motochika 長宗我部元親Kokubun-ji 国分寺Kukai 空海Yūben Shinnen 宥辨真念