Nitta Yoshisada
新田義貞
Warrior (1301–1338) who overthrew the Kamakura shogunate for Emperor Go-Daigo; threw sword into the sea to part the waves at Inamuragasaki
About
Nitta Yoshisada (1301–1338) was the warrior who overthrew the Kamakura shogunate by attacking through Inamuragasaki (Kamakura) in 1333. According to legend, when his army's path was blocked by the sea at Inamuragasaki, he threw his golden sword into the sea and prayed to the sea deity, whereupon the tides receded, allowing his army to advance. He died fighting for the Southern Court in Echizen in 1338. He is enshrined at Fujishima Jinja (Fukui).
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fujishima Shrine 藤島神社 | Fukui |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Nitta Yoshisada in Japanese mythology?
Nitta Yoshisada (新田義貞) is Warrior (1301–1338) who overthrew the Kamakura shogunate for Emperor Go-Daigo; threw sword into the sea to part the waves at Inamuragasaki. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Nitta Yoshisada?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Nitta Yoshisada, including Fujishima Shrine.
What myths involve Nitta Yoshisada?
Nitta Yoshisada appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Warrior (1301–1338) who overthrew the Kamakura shogunate for Emperor Go-Daigo; threw sword into the sea to part the waves at Inamuragasaki.