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​平将門

Taira Masakado

 Heian period provincial magnate and samurai based in eastern Japan. He lived from 895 t0 940 and is primarily known for having led the first rebellion against the imperial government in Kyoto.

Main Shrines

Tsukudo Jinja  築土神社

Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Kudankita  1-14-21

東京都千代田区九段北1-14-21

Kanda Jinja 神田神社

Tōkyō-to, Chiyoda-ku, Sotokanda 2-16-2

東京都千代田区外神田2-16-2

Yoroi Jinja  鎧神社

Tōkyō-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kita-Shinjuku  3-16-18

東京都新宿区北新宿3-16-18

Mikubi Jinja 御首神社

Gifu-ken, Ōgaki-shi, Araochō 1283-1

岐阜県大垣市荒尾町1283-1

Kokuō Jinja  國王神社

Ibaraki-ken, Bandō-shi, Iwai 951

茨城県坂東市岩井951番

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