Prince Tsuneyoshi

恒良親王

Southern Court loyalty, tragic imperial prince

Nihonshoki

About

A son of Emperor Go-Daigo who was taken captive by the Ashikaga forces and died in confinement. Prince Tsuneyoshi is venerated as a loyal spirit at shrines commemorating the Southern Court cause.

Family Relationships

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Kanegasaki Shrine 金崎宮 Fukui

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

Who is Prince Tsuneyoshi in Japanese mythology?

Prince Tsuneyoshi (恒良親王) is Southern Court loyalty, tragic imperial prince. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Prince Tsuneyoshi?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Prince Tsuneyoshi, including Kanegasaki Shrine.

What myths involve Prince Tsuneyoshi?

Prince Tsuneyoshi appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Southern Court loyalty, tragic imperial prince.