Tenchō (天長) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kōnin and before Jōwa. This period started in January 824 and ended in January 834.[1] The reigning emperors were Junna-tennō (淳和天皇)[2] and Ninmyō-tennō (仁明天皇).[3]
This era is part of Kōnin-jōgan, which is a historical period from 810 to 877. The importance of Buddhism and the arts was notable during this time.[7]
Tenchō | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th |
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824 | 825 | 826 | 827 | 828 | 829 | 830 | 831 | 832 | 833 | 834 |
Preceded by: Kōnin |
Era or nengō: Tenchō |
Succeeded by: Jōwa |