was a after Jōgen and before Kempo. This period spanned the years from March 1211 through December 1213. The reigning emperor was .

Change of era

  • 1211 : The new era name was created because the previous era ended and a new one commenced in Jōgen 2, on the 9th day of the 3rd month of 1211.

Events of the Kenryaku era

  • 1211 (Kenryaku 1, 1st month): Shōgun Minamoto no Sanetomo's position at court was raised to the 1st rank of the 3rd class.

thumb|right|Sennyū-ji established in 1211

  • 1211 (Kenryaku 1, 1st month): The Buddhist priest Hōnen returned to Kyoto from a period of exile. He was the founder and guiding force behind the early development of the temple-complex.
  • 1212 (Kenryaku 2, 16th day of the 1st month): The former-Senior High Priest Jien (1155–1225) was appointed Tendai Abbot by Imperial Mandate. He would administer Mt. Hiei for one year before yielding the position on the 11th day of the 1st month of 1213.

Notes

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