Emperor Go-Toba
後鳥羽天皇
The 82nd emperor (1180–1239); poet and cultural figure, exiled to Oki Islands after the Jokyu War
About
Emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽天皇, 1180–1239) was the eighty-second emperor, best known as a brilliant poet who compiled the Shin Kokin Wakashu (New Collection of Japanese Poems, c.1205), one of the greatest imperial anthologies. As Retired Emperor, he attempted the Jokyu War (1221) to overthrow the Kamakura shogunate but failed, and was exiled to the Oki Islands where he remained until his death.
He was enshrined at Mizushima Jinja (Okayama) and Minase Jingu (Osaka) after his death. Despite his political failure, he is venerated as a patron of waka poetry, literature, and the arts.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Minase Shrine 水無瀬神宮 | Osaka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Emperor Go-Toba in Japanese mythology?
Emperor Go-Toba (後鳥羽天皇) is The 82nd emperor (1180–1239); poet and cultural figure, exiled to Oki Islands after the Jokyu War. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Emperor Go-Toba?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Emperor Go-Toba, including Minase Shrine.
What myths involve Emperor Go-Toba?
Emperor Go-Toba appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as The 82nd emperor (1180–1239); poet and cultural figure, exiled to Oki Islands after the Jokyu War.