Ensei mon In

Background

Ensei mon In was born in 1259. She was the second daughter of Emperor Gosaga.

Career

She became a nun in 1286, assuming the name of Seijochi. Later she changed her Buddhist name to Henshokaku.

Connections

Father:

Emperor Gosaga

Emperor Go-Saga was the 88th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years 1242 through 1246.