Uesugi Kenshin
Uesugi Kenshin
Sengoku-era warlord of Echigo Province (1530–1578); military genius who was devoted to Bishamonten; enshrined as a war deity
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Uesugi Kenshin (1530–1578) was the daimyo of Echigo Province (Niigata) and one of the most formidable military commanders of the Sengoku period. Famous for his rivalry with Takeda Shingen (five battles at Kawanakajima), he was a devoted Buddhist who saw himself as an avatar of Bishamonten (Vaisravana), the guardian deity of war. He reportedly abstained from sake and women during campaigns and gave rice to the starving people of his rival Shingen's territory.
He is enshrined at Uesugi Jinja in Yonezawa (Yamagata), built on the site of the former Uesugi clan residence. The shrine honors him as a patron of martial arts, righteous governance, and loyal service.
Sanctuaires dédiés à cette divinité
| Sanctuaire | Préfecture | Rôle dans le réseau |
|---|---|---|
| Uesugi Shrine Uesugi Shrine | Yamagata | independent |
| Kasugayama Shrine Kasugayama Shrine | Niigata |
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Qui est Uesugi Kenshin dans la mythologie japonaise ?
Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信) est Sengoku-era warlord of Echigo Province (1530–1578); military genius who was devoted to Bishamonten; enshrined as a war deity. Cette divinité apparaît dans le Historical et est vénérée dans 2 sanctuaires à travers le Japon.
Quels sanctuaires sont dédiés à Uesugi Kenshin ?
Notre base de données recense 2 sanctuaires dédiés à Uesugi Kenshin, dont Uesugi Shrine, Kasugayama Shrine.
Quels mythes mettent en scène Uesugi Kenshin ?
Uesugi Kenshin apparaît dans les mythes du Historical, connu comme Sengoku-era warlord of Echigo Province (1530–1578); military genius who was devoted to Bishamonten; enshrined as a war deity.