Toyotomi Hideyoshi
豊臣秀吉
Sengoku-era unifier of Japan (1537–1598); deified as Toyokuni Daimyojin; enshrined at Toyokuni Jinja in Kyoto and Osaka
About
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537–1598) was the second of Japan's three great unifiers (after Oda Nobunaga, before Tokugawa Ieyasu), completing the reunification of Japan in 1590. Born to a peasant family, he rose through merit to become the most powerful man in Japan, with the title Kampaku (regent). He is famous for the Korean campaigns (Imjin War, 1592–1598) and his tea ceremony patronage.
After his death in 1598, Emperor Go-Yozei granted him the divine title Toyokuni Daimyojin (Great Deity of a Prosperous Country). His shrine, Toyokuni Jinja in Kyoto, was later closed by the Tokugawa shogunate and reopened in the Meiji period. He is venerated as a patron of ambition fulfilled through hard work and administrative talent.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Toyokuni Shrine (Kyoto) 豊国神社 | Kyoto | Head shrine |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Japanese mythology?
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (豊臣秀吉) is Sengoku-era unifier of Japan (1537–1598); deified as Toyokuni Daimyojin; enshrined at Toyokuni Jinja in Kyoto and Osaka. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, including Toyokuni Shrine (Kyoto).
What myths involve Toyotomi Hideyoshi?
Toyotomi Hideyoshi appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Sengoku-era unifier of Japan (1537–1598); deified as Toyokuni Daimyojin; enshrined at Toyokuni Jinja in Kyoto and Osaka.