Kamo Shrine
Chōmei, who comes from a respected lineage of Shinto priests, persists in obtaining a post at the Kamo Shrine, where his family legacy was established. However, he fails. Chōmei decides to depart to the mountains even after Emperor Go-Toba establishes an alternate post for him at the temple. This significant event prompted his bleak outlook on life and his decision to become a recluse.