Emperor Chuai
仲哀天皇
The fourteenth legendary emperor of Japan; consort of Empress Jingu and father of Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)
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Emperor Chuai (仲哀天皇) is recorded as the fourteenth emperor of Japan and the son of the legendary warrior Yamato Takeru. His consort was the redoubtable Empress Jingu, and together they are enshrined at major Hachiman and Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan.
According to the Nihon Shoki, the deity of Kashii (Kehi) revealed to Jingu that she would conquer the kingdoms of Korea. When Chuai refused to believe the oracle, the deity declared he would not live to see the foreign lands—and the emperor died shortly after, under circumstances the chronicles leave deliberately vague. Jingu then led the legendary Silla campaign while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin.
Chuai's historical identity is uncertain; most modern historians consider him a legendary figure. His cult is strongest at Kehi Jingu in Tsuruga (Fukui) and Kashii-gu in Fukuoka, shrines where the imperial campaign tradition is locally commemorated.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Osaki Hachimangu 大崎八幡宮 | Miyagi | branch |
| Kehi Jingu 氣比神宮 | Fukui | |
| Iminomiya Shrine 忌宮神社 | Yamaguchi | |
| Kameyama Shrine (Kure) 亀山神社 | Hiroshima | |
| Isaniwa Shrine 伊佐爾波神社 | Ehime | branch |
| Kashii Shrine 香椎宮 | Fukuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Emperor Chuai in Japanese mythology?
Emperor Chuai (仲哀天皇) is The fourteenth legendary emperor of Japan; consort of Empress Jingu and father of Emperor Ojin (Hachiman). This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 6 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Emperor Chuai?
There are 6 shrines in our database dedicated to Emperor Chuai, including Osaki Hachimangu, Kehi Jingu, Iminomiya Shrine and more.
What myths involve Emperor Chuai?
Emperor Chuai appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as The fourteenth legendary emperor of Japan; consort of Empress Jingu and father of Emperor Ojin (Hachiman).