Kitabatake Akiie
北畠顕家
Young general (1318–1338) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; led remarkable campaigns across Japan before dying at 21
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Kitabatake Akiie (1318–1338) was the son of Kitabatake Chikafusa and one of the most remarkable military figures of the Nanbokucho period. Appointed governor of Mutsu at age 15, he led extraordinary forced marches from northern Japan to the capital twice in the service of Emperor Go-Daigo's Southern Court, covering hundreds of kilometers with his army. He died in battle near Osaka at age 21.
His youthful devotion and early death made him a tragic hero. He is enshrined at Abe Monju-in (Nara) area and honored in the Tohoku region.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Abeno Shrine 阿部野神社 | Osaka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Kitabatake Akiie in Japanese mythology?
Kitabatake Akiie (北畠顕家) is Young general (1318–1338) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; led remarkable campaigns across Japan before dying at 21. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kitabatake Akiie?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kitabatake Akiie, including Abeno Shrine.
What myths involve Kitabatake Akiie?
Kitabatake Akiie appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Young general (1318–1338) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; led remarkable campaigns across Japan before dying at 21.