Shinto shrine
Shijōnawate Jinja
四條畷神社（しじょうなわてじんじゃ）
Shijōnawate, Osaka Prefecture
A shrine at the foot of Mt. Iimoriyama whose principal kami is Kusunoki Masatsura, a warrior of the Nanboku-chō period. Twenty-four members of his clan and retainers who fell with him at the Battle of Shijōnawate are also enshrined as accompanying kami.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Kusunoki Masatsura (accompanying kami: the twenty-four who died loyally at the Battle of Shijōnawate)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the chief priest of Sumiyoshi Hirata Jinja and others petitioned for a shrine to be founded at the place where Masatsura died; in Meiji 22 imperial permission and the shrine name were granted, and with the service of local people the enshrinement ceremony was held in April, Meiji 23. The guide says that in Shōhei 3 (1348) Masatsura fought the army of Kō no Moronao and died loyally at the age of 23, he and his younger brother Masatoki stabbing each other.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 四條畷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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