# Kenmu Restoration period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/kenmu-restoration-period
Reign: 1333 – 1336
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenmu_Restoration

Go-Daigo attempted to restore direct imperial government after Kamakura fell.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Go-Daigo](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-daigo)
- Succeeded by: [Muromachi period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/muromachi-period)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1333 - [Kamakura falls and the Kenmu Restoration begins](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1333-kamakura-falls-and-the-kenmu-restoration-begins)
- 1336 - [Northern and Southern Courts divide](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1336-northern-and-southern-courts-divide)