Eikan

Eikan is a term with multiple references in Japanese history and culture. In historical chronology, the Eikan era (永観) was a short era name used during the Heian period, in the late 10th century. It marks a transition between other era names, and its exact dating is typically placed a few years within the 980s to the mid-980s, depending on scholarly conventions.

In religious and cultural contexts, Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji refers to a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Located in the eastern part of the city, it is a well-known historic site open to visitors for its architecture, gardens, and artworks. The temple is especially noted for early medieval art, including a celebrated Amida Buddha statue, and it attracts visitors during the temple’s seasonal commemorations and autumn colors.

Eikan is also used as a personal given name in Japanese. While not among the most common names, it can be chosen as a masculine given name in contemporary usage.

Overall, Eikan serves as a historical era designation, a landmark religious site in Kyoto, and a given name, reflecting its presence in both historical records and modern naming practices.