Kikuchi Takemitsu
菊池武光
Kumamoto warrior (d.1373) who fought alongside Prince Kanenaga for the Southern Court in Kyushu
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Kikuchi Takemitsu (d.1373) was the powerful head of the Kikuchi clan of Higo Province (Kumamoto) who allied with Prince Kanenaga to fight for the Southern Court in Kyushu. His victories at Ōkawabaru and Chikugo River secured Southern Court control of much of Kyushu. Enshrined in Kumamoto.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kikuchi Shrine 菊池神社 | Kumamoto |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kikuchi Takemitsu in Japanese mythology?
Kikuchi Takemitsu (菊池武光) is Kumamoto warrior (d.1373) who fought alongside Prince Kanenaga for the Southern Court in Kyushu. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kikuchi Takemitsu?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kikuchi Takemitsu, including Kikuchi Shrine.
What myths involve Kikuchi Takemitsu?
Kikuchi Takemitsu appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Kumamoto warrior (d.1373) who fought alongside Prince Kanenaga for the Southern Court in Kyushu.