A shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Prince Itsuse no Mikoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu. The shrine commemorates the prince who was wounded by an arrow during the legendary eastern expedition and died from his injuries, giving the shrine its name meaning 'dripping blood.'
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Prince Itsuse no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Prince Itsuse no Mikoto
- Founding
- Ancient period
- Coordinates
- 32.0676549, 131.4797951
Visitor tip
The shrine is significant for those interested in early Japanese imperial history and the legendary accounts of Emperor Jimmu's reign.
Cultural notes
The shrine represents an important connection to Japan's foundational mythology and the establishment of the imperial lineage, as recorded in the earliest historical chronicles.
Historical note
According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, Prince Itsuse no Mikoto was struck by an arrow during a battle at Kusae in Kawachi Province during Emperor Jimmu's eastward campaign. He continued fighting despite his wound, but eventually succumbed to his injuries. The shrine was established to honor his sacrifice and dedication to the imperial cause.