Kyōwa (享和) was a Japanese era after Kansei and before Bunka and spanned from February 5 (?), 1801 to March, 1804. The reigning emperor was Kōkaku.

Change of Era

Because of the belief that the 58th year of every cycle of the Chinese zodiac brings great changes, on February 5 (?), Kansei 13 (1801), the era was changed to Kyōwa

Source of Name

From "順乎天而享其運、応乎人而和其義" (If you obey Heaven and take its advice, then ... (rest of translation unclear))

Kyowa	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Gregorian	1801	1802	1803	1804