Shirahata Shrine, enshrined in Sugano, Ichikawa, is a shrine with a tradition connected to Minamoto no Yoritomo's uprising. The shrine name is said to derive from Yoritomo raising a white flag when he entered Shimosa Kokufu in 1180 (Jisho 4). Enshrining Takemikazuchi no Mikoto and Futsunushi no Mikoto, it has gathered faith as deities of valor and martial competition. The grounds are in a quiet re…
According to tradition, Shirahata Shrine traces its origins to 1180 (Jisho 4), when Minamoto no Yoritomo raised a white flag (shirahata) upon entering Shimosa Kokufu, the ancient provincial headquarters located in present-day Kokufu-dai, Ichikawa. The shrine name is said to derive from this act, and…
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "武甕槌命・経津主命"
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