Shrine built at the 940 site of Masakado's last stand, enshrining Japan's first large-scale rebel hero, with a National Treasure wooden effigy said to have been carved by his daughter
A shrine in Bando enshrining Taira no Masakado, a historical sacred site built where Masakado fell.
Enshrining Masakado, revered for martial fortune, good luck, and competitive success.
Masakado declared himself "Shinno" (New Emperor) in 939, aiming for Kanto's independence, and died in battle here in 940, whereupon the shrine was founded to pacify his spirit.
The wooden statue of Masakado in the …
Founded after Taira no Masakado died in battle here in 940 to enshrine his spirit.
Masakado's third daughter Nyozo-ni carved her father's statue from a single tree for enshrinement.
The Masakado statue is attributed to the Heian period and designated an Important Cultural Property.
Masakado was a de…
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