Kensha

Abeno Shrine

阿部野神社

/ Abeno Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00

Overview

Abeno Shrine enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa and his son Akiie, both loyal warriors of the Southern Court. The young Akiie was particularly renowned as a brilliant general who led armies from Mutsu Province down to Osaka in defense of Emperor Go-Daigo's cause.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1882 [Meiji 15]

Enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa and Akiie, father and son loyalists of the Southern Court.

📄
Documented
1882

Source: Imperial decree

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Loyalist scholar-statesman (1293–1354) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; author of the Jinno Shotoki, a foundational text of imperial legitimacy

secondary Deity

Young general (1318–1338) who served Emperor Go-Daigo; led remarkable campaigns across Japan before dying at 21

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.6325, 135.5067

Physical Address

3-7-20 Kitabatake, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

大阪府大阪市阿倍野区北畠3-7-20

Historical Province

Settsu / Kawachi / Izumi

Access

Higashi-Tengachaya Station (Hankai Line)

5 min walk

Hours

9:00-17:00

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Abeno Shrine?

Abeno Shrine enshrines Kitabatake Chikafusa and his son Akiie, both loyal warriors of the Southern Court. The young Akiie was particularly renowned as a brilliant general who led armies from Mutsu Province down to Osaka in defense of Emperor Go-Daigo's cause.

Where is Abeno Shrine located?

Abeno Shrine is located in Osaka-shi, Abeno-ku, Osaka. The full address is: 3-7-20 Kitabatake, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka.