Kinmon Incident, Historical incident in Kyoto, Japan

The Kinmon Incident was a violent political upheaval that occurred in 1864.

Marked the end of the Bakufu's policy of compromise with the Western powers and anti-foreigner factions.

Significant for the role it played in the eventual downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Provides insight into the turbulent last years of the Edo period.

Led to the Choshu clan's increased power and influence in Japanese politics.

• Part of: Bakumatsu
• GPS coordinates: 35.02312,135.75958
• Latest update: August 31, 2026 11:58