A shrine founded in 1868 when Emperor Meiji brought the spirit of Emperor Sutoku from Sanuki to Kyoto. Because it also enshrines a god of kemari (court football), it is now worshipped as a god of improvement in sports.
Legend Site
Shiramine Jingu Shrine
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| Encyclopedia | Emperor Sutoku |
|---|---|
| Location | Kyoto Kamigyo Ward |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
The 75th emperor of Japan, of the late Heian period. Defeated in the Hogen Rebellion, he was exiled to Sanuki (Kagawa Prefecture) and died there. He is said to have vowed to become "a great demon of Japan" and turned into a tengu while still alive, and is counted with Sugawara no Michizane and Taira no Masakado as one of the Three Great Onryo of Japan.