Ōishi Yoshio
大石良雄
Samurai (1659–1703); leader of the 47 Ronin (Ako Ronin) who avenged their lord Asano Naganori; icon of samurai loyalty
About
Ōishi Yoshio (1659–1703), known as Ōishi Kuranosuke, was the chief retainer of Lord Asano Naganori of Ako domain. When Asano was forced to commit seppuku for drawing his sword against Kira Yoshinaka in Edo Castle, Ōishi led 47 loyal retainers (rōnin) in a carefully planned vendetta—waiting nearly two years before killing Kira on the anniversary of their lord's death in December 1702. All 47 were subsequently ordered to commit seppuku.
Their act became the supreme example of bushido loyalty in Japanese culture. They are enshrined at Sengakuji Temple (Tokyo) and Ōishi Jinja (Ako, Hyogo).
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ako Oishi Shrine 赤穂大石神社 | Hyogo |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Ōishi Yoshio in Japanese mythology?
Ōishi Yoshio (大石良雄) is Samurai (1659–1703); leader of the 47 Ronin (Ako Ronin) who avenged their lord Asano Naganori; icon of samurai loyalty. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ōishi Yoshio?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ōishi Yoshio, including Ako Oishi Shrine.
What myths involve Ōishi Yoshio?
Ōishi Yoshio appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Samurai (1659–1703); leader of the 47 Ronin (Ako Ronin) who avenged their lord Asano Naganori; icon of samurai loyalty.