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Iinoya-gū

Iinoya-gū (井伊谷宮, Iinoya-gū) is a Shinto shrine in Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1872, and its main festival is held annually on September 22. It is one of the Fifteen Shrines of the Kenmu Restoration. Iinoya-gū is dedicated to the deified spirit of Prince Munenaga, the fourth son of Emperor Go-Daigo, who died on this location in 1385. Munenaga was appointed as Shogun by his father, and fought on behalf of the Southern Court against Ashikaga Takauji. Long after the establishment of the Muromachi shogunate and Munenaga refused to accept defeat and continued his resistance in the mountains of Tōtōmi and Shinano Provinces until his death.
Affiliation:  Shinto
Location:  Kita-ku, Hamamatsu Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan  
Deity:  Prince Munenaga  
Festival:  September 22  
Date established:  1872  

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