Date Masamune
伊達政宗
Sengoku-era daimyo of Oshu (1567–1636); founder of the Sendai domain; known as 'The One-Eyed Dragon'
About
Date Masamune (1567–1636) was the daimyo of Oshu (northeastern Japan) and founder of the Sendai domain. Known as 'The One-Eyed Dragon' (he lost sight in his right eye to smallpox in childhood), he was one of the most ambitious warlords of the late Sengoku period, briefly controlling much of northeastern Japan before Toyotomi Hideyoshi curtailed his expansion.
He built Sendai Castle and developed the city of Sendai. He is enshrined at Ojika Jinja and Zuihoden (his mausoleum shrine) in Sendai. He is venerated as the founding patron of Sendai and the Tohoku region.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aoba Shrine 青葉神社 | Miyagi | independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Date Masamune in Japanese mythology?
Date Masamune (伊達政宗) is Sengoku-era daimyo of Oshu (1567–1636); founder of the Sendai domain; known as 'The One-Eyed Dragon'. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Date Masamune?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Date Masamune, including Aoba Shrine.
What myths involve Date Masamune?
Date Masamune appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Sengoku-era daimyo of Oshu (1567–1636); founder of the Sendai domain; known as 'The One-Eyed Dragon'.