Yuki Munehiro

結城宗広

Warrior of Mutsu Province (d.1338); loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo who fought for the Southern Court

Munehiro
結城公
Historical

About

Yuki Munehiro (d.1338) was the head of the Yuki clan of Mutsu Province (northern Japan) who supported Emperor Go-Daigo's Southern Court. He participated in military campaigns against the Kamakura shogunate and continued to fight for the Southern Court until his death. Enshrined in Ibaraki or Fukushima area.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Yuki Shrine 結城神社 Mie

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Yuki Munehiro in Japanese mythology?

Yuki Munehiro (結城宗広) is Warrior of Mutsu Province (d.1338); loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo who fought for the Southern Court. This deity appears in Historical and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Yuki Munehiro?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Yuki Munehiro, including Yuki Shrine.

What myths involve Yuki Munehiro?

Yuki Munehiro appears in myths from Historical. The deity is known as Warrior of Mutsu Province (d.1338); loyal retainer of Emperor Go-Daigo who fought for the Southern Court.