# Emperor Kinmei - Emperor

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kinmei
Reign: 539 – 571
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Kinmei

Kinmei’s reign is associated with the court’s reception of Buddhism. The competing 538 and 552 traditions do not align neatly with the conventional reign chronology.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Asuka period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/asuka-period)
- Succeeded by: [Empress Suiko](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-suiko)