Takeda Shingen
武田信玄
Sengoku-era daimyo of Kai Province (1521–1573); military genius and rival of Uesugi Kenshin; famous for the 'Furinkazan' battle standard
About
Takeda Shingen (1521–1573) was the daimyo of Kai Province (Yamanashi) and one of the most renowned military commanders of the Sengoku period. He is best known for his rivalry with Uesugi Kenshin (five battles at Kawanakajima). His battle standard bore the famous quote from Sun Tzu: 'Swift as the wind, quiet as the forest, fierce as fire, immovable as the mountain' (Furinkazan). He died of illness before he could advance to Kyoto. He is enshrined at Takeda Jinja in Kofu (Yamanashi).
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Takeda Shrine 武田神社 | Yamanashi |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Takeda Shingen in Japanese mythology?
Takeda Shingen (武田信玄) is Sengoku-era daimyo of Kai Province (1521–1573); military genius and rival of Uesugi Kenshin; famous for the 'Furinkazan' battle standard. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takeda Shingen?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takeda Shingen, including Takeda Shrine.
What myths involve Takeda Shingen?
Takeda Shingen appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Sengoku-era daimyo of Kai Province (1521–1573); military genius and rival of Uesugi Kenshin; famous for the 'Furinkazan' battle standard.