Admiral Togo Heihachiro

Admiral Togo Heihachiro

Imperial Japanese Navy admiral (1848–1934) who defeated the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima; venerated as the 'Sea God'

Admiral Togo Togo of the Orient
東郷元帥 海の軍神
Historical

À propos

Fleet Admiral Togo Heihachiro (1848–1934) was the commander of the Imperial Japanese Navy who achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Tsushima (1905) during the Russo-Japanese War, annihilating the Russian Baltic Fleet. The victory was one of the most complete naval victories in history and made Togo internationally famous.

He is enshrined at Togo Jinja in Tokyo (Harajuku) and is venerated as the guardian of seafarers, the navy, and national defense. His shrine is also popular with students seeking success (his name 'Togo' is a pun on 'to go,' 'to pass' in the context of exams).

Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité

Sanctuaire Préfecture Rôle dans le réseau
Togo Shrine Togo Shrine Tokyo independent

Questions frequentes

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Qui est Admiral Togo Heihachiro dans la mythologie japonaise ?

Admiral Togo Heihachiro (東郷平八郎) est Imperial Japanese Navy admiral (1848–1934) who defeated the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima; venerated as the 'Sea God'. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Historical et est vénérée dans 1 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.

Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Admiral Togo Heihachiro ?

Notre base de données recense 1 sanctuaire dédié à Admiral Togo Heihachiro, dont Togo Shrine.

Quels mythes mettent en scène Admiral Togo Heihachiro ?

Admiral Togo Heihachiro apparaît dans les mythes du Historical, connu comme Imperial Japanese Navy admiral (1848–1934) who defeated the Russian fleet at the Battle of Tsushima; venerated as the 'Sea God'.