Emperor Juntoku
順徳天皇
The 84th emperor (1197–1242); exiled to Sado Island after the Jokyu War alongside Emperor Go-Toba
About
Emperor Juntoku (順徳天皇, 1197–1242) was the eighty-fourth emperor who participated in the Jokyu War (1221) alongside his father Retired Emperor Go-Toba in an attempt to overthrow the Kamakura shogunate. After the failure, he was exiled to Sado Island, where he died 22 years later. He was a noted poet and scholar of court customs, compiling the Kinpisho, a treatise on court ceremonies.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shiramine Jingu 白峯神宮 | Kyoto |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Emperor Juntoku in Japanese mythology?
Emperor Juntoku (順徳天皇) is The 84th emperor (1197–1242); exiled to Sado Island after the Jokyu War alongside Emperor Go-Toba. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Emperor Juntoku?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Emperor Juntoku, including Shiramine Jingu.
What myths involve Emperor Juntoku?
Emperor Juntoku appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as The 84th emperor (1197–1242); exiled to Sado Island after the Jokyu War alongside Emperor Go-Toba.