Arisugawa-no-miya

Arisugawa-no-miya is a former princely house of Japan. It was created from branches of the Fushimi-no-miya house. The Arisugawa-no-miya house was named after the Arisugawa-no-miya Palace, which was located in Kyoto during the Heian period.

Arisugawa Memorial Park named after the Arisugawa-no-miya house

History

The Arisugawa-no-miya house was founded by Prince Yoshihito, the seventh son of Emperor Go-Yōzei. He was given the title of Arisugawa-no-miya by Emperor Go-Mizunoo in 1625. The house was revived twice, once in 1706 and again in 1871. The last prince of the Arisugawa-no-miya house was Prince Takahito, who died in 1983.

Members of the Arisugawa-no-miya house

The members of the Arisugawa-no-miya house have played significant roles in Japanese history. Some of the notable members include:

• Prince Arisugawa Taruhito: He was the ninth head of the Arisugawa-no-miya house. He served as a general in the Boshin War and later became a Marshal Admiral in the Imperial Japanese Navy.

• Prince Arisugawa Takehito: He was the tenth and last head of the Arisugawa-no-miya house. He served in the Imperial Japanese Navy and was a Marshal Admiral.

Legacy

The Arisugawa-no-miya house has left a significant legacy in Japan. The Arisugawa Memorial Park in Tokyo is named after the Arisugawa-no-miya house. The park is located in the Minato ward and is a popular spot for locals and tourists.

See also

• Imperial House of Japan
• Fushimi-no-miya
• Japanese nobility