Guide to the Kami
A closer look at the kami (deities) enshrined at each shrine — their origins and their roles.
About the Chants
The term "shingon" (mantra) comes from Buddhism (specifically Shingon Buddhism) and, strictly speaking, does not apply to Shinto deities. That said, some kami do have chants that have been passed down historically — such as Amaterasu Omikami's "Tokoto no Kami no Ju" or Hachiman Okami's "Namu Hachiman Daibosatsu." Where such a chant exists, we introduce it along with its background. For kami without a specific chant, the general custom is simply to speak the deity's name with a sincere heart.
Mythological deity (Imperial ancestress, sun goddess)
Amaterasu Omikami (the Sun Goddess)
Enshrined at: Ise Jingu
Regarded as the supreme deity of Japanese mythology, Amaterasu Omikami is the goddess of the sun. She is known for her covenant with her brother Susanoo and for the "Heavenly Rock Cave" myth in which she hid herself away, and has long been revered as one of the most exalted deities as ancestress of the imperial family.
Tokoto no Kami no Ju (the Ten-Syllable Sacred Chant)
Amaterasu Omikami
Chanting the deity's name as ten syllables, a practice long passed down among Ise's Shinto priests.
Mythological deity (Nation-builder, god of good relationships)
Okuninushi no Okami
Enshrined at: Izumo Taisha
Okuninushi is said to have built up the land of Izumo. In Japanese mythology he is best known for rescuing the "White Hare of Inaba" after it was tormented by his brother gods, and for the "Transfer of the Land" myth in which he ceded the realm he ruled to Amaterasu Omikami. He is also venerated as a deity who governs the unseen world and the bonds between people.
Imperial ancestor deity
Emperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
Enshrined at: Meiji Jingu
Emperor Meiji was the 122nd emperor, who guided Japan through the turbulent transition from the Edo era into the modern age. His consort, Empress Shoken, was known for her dedication to education and social welfare; the two are enshrined together.
Mythological deity (god of the harvest)
Ukanomitama no Okami
Enshrined at: Fushimi Inari Taisha
Affectionately known as "Oinari-san," this deity's name incorporates "uka," an old word for grain and food. Originally venerated as a god of agriculture, the deity later came to be widely worshipped as a patron of business prosperity as well.
Deified historical figure (god of scholarship)
Sugawara no Michizane-ko
Enshrined at: Dazaifu Tenmangu
Enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, a Heian-era scholar and statesman. After his death, the imperial court granted him the divine title "Tenman Daijizai Tenjin," and thanks to his reputation as a brilliant scholar he came to be venerated nationwide as "Tenjin-sama," god of learning.
Divine title
Tenman Daijizai Tenjin
The divine title bestowed on Michizane, and the origin of the name "Tenmangu" used by shrines dedicated to him.
Mythological deity (sea goddess)
Ichikishimahime no Mikoto and the other Munakata goddesses
Enshrined at: Itsukushima Shrine
One of the "Three Munakata Goddesses," said to have been born from the covenant between Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo. Long revered as a protector of safe sea travel, she has drawn deep devotion from seafarers throughout history.
Mythological deity (god of land development)
Okunitama no Kami, Onamuchi no Kami, Sukunahikona no Kami, Emperor Meiji
Enshrined at: Hokkaido Jingu
Onamuchi no Kami is regarded as another name for Okuninushi. Together with Sukunahikona no Kami, he is said to have advanced the building of the nation and spread knowledge of agriculture and medicine among the people. He was enshrined to watch over the development of Hokkaido.
Mythological deities (sea gods, gods of war)
Shiotsuchi no Oji no Kami, Takemikazuchi no Kami, Futsunushi no Kami
Enshrined at: Shiogama Jinja
Shiotsuchi no Oji no Kami is said to have taught people the art of salt-making. The co-enshrined deities Takemikazuchi no Kami and Futsunushi no Kami are the martial gods dispatched to Izumo in the "Transfer of the Land" myth, and are also said to have played a role in pacifying the Tohoku region.
Mythological deity (sea god)
Omononushi no Kami (god of the sea), Emperor Sutoku
Enshrined at: Kotohiragu
Omononushi no Kami is said to represent the "nigi-mitama" — the gentle, blessing-bestowing aspect — of Okuninushi. As a god of the sea, he has long drawn deep devotion from those engaged in fishing and shipping.
Deified historical figure (god of martial fortune)
Hachiman Okami (believed to be the divine spirit of Emperor Ojin), Hime Okami, Empress Jingu (Jingū Kōgō)
Enshrined at: Usa Jingu
Hachiman Okami is regarded as the divine spirit of the 15th emperor, Ojin. Revered as a god of martial success, he was especially venerated in the age of the samurai, and during the era of syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship was also known as "Hachiman Daibosatsu."
Divine title
Namu Hachiman Daibosatsu
A chant that spread during the era of syncretic Shinto-Buddhist worship, said to have been invoked by many warriors, including Minamoto no Yoshitsune, before battle.
Mythological deities (the three creator deities)
Amenominakanushi no Okami, Takamimusubi no Okami, Kamimusubi no Okami
Enshrined at: Samuhara Shrine
In the Kojiki, these three deities are said to be the very first to appear at the dawn of creation. "Samuhara" serves as a collective sacred character for the three, long passed down as a ward against misfortune.
Sacred character
Samuhara
Believed to hold the power to ward off misfortune, this special character is said to have once been worn by soldiers heading off to war. The original character cannot be displayed on most computers or smartphones, so it is rendered here in katakana for convenience.
Enshrined Kami
Konohanasakuya-hime no Mikoto (Sengen Okami), Ninigi no Mikoto, Oyamatsumi no Kami
Enshrined at: Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha
A detailed look at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, Futsunushi no Mikoto, Amenokoyane no Mikoto, Himegami
Enshrined at: Kasuga Taisha
A detailed look at Kasuga Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kamowakeikazuchi no Okami
Enshrined at: Kamigamo Jinja
A detailed look at Kamigamo Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto, Tamayorihime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Shimogamo Jinja
A detailed look at Shimogamo Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Susanoo-no-mikoto, Kushinadahime-no-mikoto, Yahashira-no-Mikogami (the Eight Princely Deities)
Enshrined at: Yasaka Jinja
A detailed look at Yasaka Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane
Enshrined at: Kitano Tenmangu
A detailed look at Kitano Tenmangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Emperor Kanmu, Emperor Komei
Enshrined at: Heian Jingu
A detailed look at Heian Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Yahata no Okami (Emperor Ojin), Hime Okami (the Three Munakata Goddesses), Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingu)
Enshrined at: Iwashimizu Hachimangu
A detailed look at Iwashimizu Hachimangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Omononushi no Okami (great deity of nation-building)
Enshrined at: Omiwa Jinja
A detailed look at Omiwa Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Fujiwara no Kamatari (Asuka-period statesman)
Enshrined at: Tanzan Jinja
A detailed look at Tanzan Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Emperor Ojin (Ojin Tennō), Hime-gami, Empress Jingu (Jingū Kōgō)
Enshrined at: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
A detailed look at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tokugawa Ieyasu-kō)
Enshrined at: Nikko Toshogu
A detailed look at Nikko Toshogu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takemikazuchi no Okami
Enshrined at: Kashima Jingu
A detailed look at Kashima Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Futsunushi no Okami
Enshrined at: Katori Jingu
A detailed look at Katori Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Susanoo no Mikoto, Inadahime no Mikoto, Onamuchi no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja
A detailed look at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
The spirits of those who died in service to the nation (approximately 2,466,000 enshrined)
Enshrined at: Yasukuni Jinja
A detailed look at Yasukuni Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Tagirihime no Mikoto, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, Tagitsuhime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Enoshima Jinja
A detailed look at Enoshima Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Atsuta no Okami (identified with Amaterasu Omikami)
Enshrined at: Atsuta Jingu
A detailed look at Atsuta Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takeminakata-no-kami (god of wind, rain, and martial valor)
Enshrined at: Suwa Taisha
A detailed look at Suwa Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amenokaguyama-no-mikoto (great-grandson of Amaterasu Omikami)
Enshrined at: Yahiko Jinja
A detailed look at Yahiko Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ninigi no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kirishima Jingu
A detailed look at Kirishima Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ideha-no-kami, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, Tsukuyomi-no-mikoto, Oyamatsumi-no-mikoto, Onamuchi-no-mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-mikoto
Enshrined at: Dewa Sanzan Jinja
A detailed look at Dewa Sanzan Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Izasawake-no-mikoto, Emperor Chuai, Empress Jingu, Emperor Ojin, Yamato Takeru-no-mikoto, Tamahime-no-mikoto, Takeshiuchi-no-Sukune
Enshrined at: Kehi Jingu
A detailed look at Kehi Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Konohanasakuya-hime-no-Mikoto, Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto, Oyamazumi-no-Kami
Enshrined at: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja
A detailed look at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi-no-Kami (Nishi Hongu), Oyamakui-no-Kami (Higashi Hongu)
Enshrined at: Hiyoshi Taisha
A detailed look at Hiyoshi Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ketsumimiko-no-Okami, Izanami-no-Okami, Izanagi-no-Okami, Amaterasu-Okami
Enshrined at: Kumano Hongu Taisha
A detailed look at Kumano Hongu Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama-no-Kami
Enshrined at: Motonosumi Jinja
A detailed look at Motonosumi Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oyamatsumi no Kami
Enshrined at: Oyamazumi Jinja
A detailed look at Oyamazumi Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Okami, Omiyanome no Okami, Sarutahiko no Okami
Enshrined at: Yutoku Inari Jinja
A detailed look at Yutoku Inari Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takeiwatatsu-no-Mikoto, Asotsuhime-no-Mikoto, Hayamikatama-no-Mikoto, Kunitatsu-no-Kami
Enshrined at: Aso Jinja
A detailed look at Aso Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Izanami-no-Mikoto, Hayatamao-no-Mikoto, Kotosakao-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Naminoue Shrine
A detailed look at Naminoue Shrine's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takaokami no Kami
Enshrined at: Kifune Jinja
A detailed look at Kifune Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oyamatsumi no Mikoto, Tsumihayae Kotoshironushi no Kami
Enshrined at: Mishima Taisha
A detailed look at Mishima Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Tamayori-hime no Mikoto, Empress Jingu, Emperor Ojin
Enshrined at: Kamado Jinja
A detailed look at Kamado Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Omikami, Toyouke Omikami, Zoka no Sanshin (the Three Creator Deities: Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, Kamimusubi), Yamatohime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Tokyo Daijingu
A detailed look at Tokyo Daijingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sarutahiko no Okami
Enshrined at: Shirahige Jinja
A detailed look at Shirahige Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Mitsumine Jinja
A detailed look at Mitsumine Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Futsu-no-Mitama no Okami, Furu-no-Mitama no Okami, Futsushi-no-Mitama no Okami
Enshrined at: Isonokami Jingu
A detailed look at Isonokami Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kumano Fusumi no Okami
Enshrined at: Kumano Nachi Taisha
A detailed look at Kumano Nachi Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Omikami, Amenokoyane no Mikoto, Emperor Ojin, Hakuja Okami (the White Snake Deity), Ichikishimahime no Mikoto (identified with Benzaiten)
Enshrined at: Hebikubo Jinja
A detailed look at Hebikubo Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Kami
Enshrined at: Hirou Jinja
A detailed look at Hirou Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Hikonagisatakeugayafukiaezu no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Udo Jingu
A detailed look at Udo Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Futsunushi no Kami, Hime Okami
Enshrined at: Ichinomiya Nukisaki Jinja
A detailed look at Ichinomiya Nukisaki Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Kami (Okuninushi)
Enshrined at: Keta Taisha
A detailed look at Keta Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Wakahirume no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ikuta Jinja
A detailed look at Ikuta Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Okibitsuhiko no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kibitsu Jinja
A detailed look at Kibitsu Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ikushima no Okami, Tarushima no Okami, Omononushi no Okami
Enshrined at: Ikutama Jinja
A detailed look at Ikutama Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane
Enshrined at: Hata Tenmangu
A detailed look at Hata Tenmangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kurehatori no Daimyojin, Emperor Nintoku
Enshrined at: Kureha Jinja
A detailed look at Kureha Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Hiruko no Okami (Ebisu Okami), Amaterasu Omikami, Okuninushi no Okami, Susanoo no Okami
Enshrined at: Nishinomiya Jinja
A detailed look at Nishinomiya Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Sumeomikami, Kotoshironushi no Mikoto (Ebisu), Susanoo no Mikoto, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto, Wakahirume no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Imamiya Ebisu Jinja
A detailed look at Imamiya Ebisu Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amatsuhikohikohohodemi no Mikoto, Toyotamahime no Mikoto, Tamayorihime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Shiraha Jinja
A detailed look at Shiraha Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amatsuhikohikohohodemi no Mikoto, Toyotamahime no Mikoto, Tamayorihime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Komagata Jinja
A detailed look at Komagata Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oyamatsumi no Kami, Iwanagahime no Kami, Konohanasakuyahime no Kami
Enshrined at: Mishima Jinja
A detailed look at Mishima Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane, Hakuja Ryujin (White Snake Dragon God), Inari Daimyojin, Kotohira no Okami
Enshrined at: Kanazawa Jinja
A detailed look at Kanazawa Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Utsushikunitama no Kami, Tatsuhihime no Kami, Uganome no Kami, Oyamatsumi no Kami, Sakanoue no Karitamaro no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Iwakiyama Jinja
A detailed look at Iwakiyama Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Okami, Sukunahikona no Okami, Miyoshi no Reijin
Enshrined at: Taiheizan Mitsuyoshi Jinja Sohonguu
A detailed look at Taiheizan Mitsuyoshi Jinja Sohonguu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Izanagi no Kami — Tateyama Daigongen / Oyama no Kami (honji: Amida Nyorai), Amenotajikarao no Kami — Tao Tenjin / Tsurugidake no Kami (honji: Fudo Myoo)
Enshrined at: Oyama Jinja Maetate-shadan
A detailed look at Oyama Jinja Maetate-shadan's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takenouchi no Sukune no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ube Jinja
A detailed look at Ube Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ajisukitakahikone no Kami, Hitokotonushi no Kami
Enshrined at: Tosa Jinja
A detailed look at Tosa Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Homuda Wake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)
Enshrined at: Morioka Hachimangu
A detailed look at Morioka Hachimangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Omikami, Toyouke no Okami, Kamuyamato Iwarebiko no Mikoto (Emperor Jinmu)
Enshrined at: Kaiseizan Daijingu
A detailed look at Kaiseizan Daijingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kanayamahiko no Mikoto, Hikohohodemi no Mikoto, Minu no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Nangu Taisha
A detailed look at Nangu Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oasahiko no Okami, Sarutahiko no Okami
Enshrined at: Oasahiko Jinja
A detailed look at Oasahiko Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takeminakata no Kami, Yasakatome no Kami, Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto, Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto, Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Suwa Jinja
A detailed look at Suwa Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Susanoo no Mikoto, Kifune Daimyojin, Gyoki Bosatsu
Enshrined at: Yasaka Jinja (Otoyo)
A detailed look at Yasaka Jinja (Otoyo)'s history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Kami
Enshrined at: Kasama Inari Jinja
A detailed look at Kasama Inari Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Homusubi no Kami, Haniyamahime no Kami, Mizuwakeno-Kami, Takaokami-no-Kami, Kuraokami-no-Kami, Oyamatsumi-no-Kami, Omononushi-no-Kami, Konohanasakuyahime-no-Kami
Enshrined at: Haruna Jinja
A detailed look at Haruna Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Ukemochi no Kami
Enshrined at: Hanazono Jinja
A detailed look at Hanazono Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Omikami's Aramitama (also known as Tsukisakaki Itsu no Mitama Amasakaru Mukatsuhime no Mikoto)
Enshrined at: Hirota Jinja
A detailed look at Hirota Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Kami, Ukemochi no Kami, Wakumusubi no Kami
Enshrined at: Takekoma Jinja
A detailed look at Takekoma Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Mikoto (Daikoku-sama), Sukunahikona no Mikoto (Ebisu-sama), Taira no Masakado no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kanda Myojin (Kanda Jinja)
A detailed look at Kanda Myojin (Kanda Jinja)'s history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sokotsutsunoo no Mikoto, Nakatsutsunoo no Mikoto, Uwatsutsunoo no Mikoto, Empress Jingu
Enshrined at: Sumiyoshi Taisha
A detailed look at Sumiyoshi Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Izanagi no Okami, Izanami no Okami
Enshrined at: Taga Taisha
A detailed look at Taga Taisha's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Takachiho-sumegami (the Takachiho Imperial Deities), Jissha Daimyojin (the Ten Great Deities)
Enshrined at: Takachiho Jinja
A detailed look at Takachiho Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Terukuni Daimyojin (the deified Shimazu Nariakira)
Enshrined at: Terukuni Jinja
A detailed look at Terukuni Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Kiyohara no Yorinari
Enshrined at: Kurumazaki Jinja
A detailed look at Kurumazaki Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Tenman Okami (Sugawara no Michizane), Ame-no-Hohi no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kameido Tenjin
A detailed look at Kameido Tenjin's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Shirayama-hime no Okami (identified with Kukurihime no Kami), Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Hakusan Hime Jinja
A detailed look at Hakusan Hime Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oyamatsumi no Okami, Takaokami no Kami, Oikazuchi no Kami
Enshrined at: Oyama Afuri Jinja
A detailed look at Oyama Afuri Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Amenoyagokoro Omoikane no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Togakushi Jinja (Chusha)
A detailed look at Togakushi Jinja (Chusha)'s history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Oda Nobunaga, Oda Nobutada
Enshrined at: Kenkun Jinja
A detailed look at Kenkun Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane, Amenotajikarao no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Yushima Tenmangu
A detailed look at Yushima Tenmangu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Emperor Jimmu, Empress Himetatara Isuzuhime
Enshrined at: Kashihara Jingu
A detailed look at Kashihara Jingu's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Hinokagutsuchi no Okami
Enshrined at: Akiha Jinja (Shimosha)
A detailed look at Akiha Jinja (Shimosha)'s history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Oarai Isosaki Jinja
A detailed look at Oarai Isosaki Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Mikoto, Tagorihime no Mikoto, Ajisukitakahikone no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Nikko Futarasan Jinja
A detailed look at Nikko Futarasan Jinja's history and enshrined kami is available on the shrine's own page.
Enshrined Kami
Mihotsuhime no Mikoto, Kotoshironushi no Kami
Enshrined at: Miho Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ichikishimahime no Kami
Enshrined at: Munakata Taisha (Hetsumiya)
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Enshrined Kami
Amenominakanushi no Okami, Futsunushi no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Chiba Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Takeda Shingen
Enshrined at: Takeda Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ninigi-no-Mikoto (grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu; god of rice cultivation and earthly prosperity), Konohanasakuya-hime-no-Mikoto (goddess of Mt. Fuji and blossoms, consort of Ninigi), Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto (son of Ninigi and Konohanasakuya-hime; god of sea and mountains)
Enshrined at: Hakone Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Samukawahiko-no-Mikoto (god of Samukawa), Samukawahime-no-Mikoto (goddess of Samukawa)
Enshrined at: Samukawa Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kumano Hayatama-no-Okami, Kumano Fusumi-no-Okami, Ketsumimiko-no-Okami
Enshrined at: Kumano Hayatama Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo-no-Mikoto (storm god and heroic dragon-slayer of Japanese myth), Oyamakui-no-Mikoto (mountain deity and guardian of the land), Homudawake-no-Mikoto (deified Emperor Ojin, god of martial protection), Okuninushi-no-Mikoto (god of nation-building and good relationships), Sugawara no Michizane (deified Heian-era scholar, god of learning)
Enshrined at: Nezu Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo-no-Mikoto (storm god and heroic dragon-slayer), Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto (his wife, saved by Susanoo from a serpent), Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (their son, also known as Okuninushi, god of relationships), Ashinazuchi-no-Mikoto (Kushinadahime's father), Tenazuchi-no-Mikoto (Kushinadahime's mother)
Enshrined at: Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Uganomitama-no-Kami (the principal Inari deity of grain, agriculture, and prosperity), Izanami-no-Mikoto (primordial goddess of creation in Japanese mythology)
Enshrined at: Taikodani Inari Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yagokoro-omoikane-no-Mikoto (ancestral deity of wisdom, learning, industry, and good fortune), Chichibuhiko-no-Mikoto (his tenth-generation descendant and the first governor of ancient Chichibu Province, founding deity of the region), Amenominakanushi-no-Kami (the Pole Star deity, merged into the shrine's worship during the Kamakura period through Myoken star-veneration), Prince Chichibu Yasuhito (a member of the modern Japanese imperial family, enshrined here in 1953)
Enshrined at: Chichibu Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Izanagi-no-Mikoto (the primordial father-god of Japanese mythology, who together with Izanami-no-Mikoto created the islands of Japan), Izanami-no-Mikoto (the primordial mother-goddess, Izanagi's spouse deity in the creation myth)
Enshrined at: Izanagi Jingu
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Enshrined Kami
Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto (an elder-brother deity to Ninigi-no-Mikoto of the heavenly-descent myth, revered as a god of overwhelming divine power), Umashimaji-no-Mikoto (his son, who is said to have first enshrined his father and later founded this shrine)
Enshrined at: Ishikiri Tsurugiya Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Oyamakui-no-Kami (a mountain deity and the shrine's principal god), Kuninotokotachi-no-Kami (one of the primordial creator deities of Japanese mythology), Izanami-no-Kami (the creator goddess of Japan, alongside her consort Izanagi), Tarashinakatsuhiko-no-Mikoto (posthumously known as Emperor Chuai, the 14th emperor)
Enshrined at: Hie Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman, the deified 15th emperor and principal deity of the shrine), Empress Jingu (Ojin's mother, a legendary empress-regent), Emperor Nintoku (the 16th emperor, Ojin's son), Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess, chief deity of the Shinto pantheon), Takenouchi-no-Sukune-no-Mikoto (a legendary loyal minister said to have served five emperors), Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto (a legendary imperial prince and warrior hero)
Enshrined at: Tomioka Hachimangu
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Enshrined Kami
Kusunoki Masashige (also honored as "Dai-Nanko," the Great Lord Kusunoki, a legendary 14th-century loyalist general), Kusunoki Masatsura (also honored as "Sho-Nanko," the Young Lord Kusunoki, Masashige's eldest son), The 16 members of the Kusunoki clan who died alongside Masashige at the Battle of Minatogawa, together with the warrior Kikuchi Takeyoshi
Enshrined at: Minatogawa Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Shugo Tairei, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Ototachibana-hime no Mikoto, Kozakura-hime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Shugo Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Oyamakui-no-kami, Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto
Enshrined at: Matsuo Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Abe no Seimei
Enshrined at: Seimei Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Togo Heihachiro
Enshrined at: Togo Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Wake no Kiyomaro, Wake no Hiromushi
Enshrined at: Gooh Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Nogi Maresuke, Nogi Shizuko
Enshrined at: Nogi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amenotokotachi, Yatsukamizu Omitsuno
Enshrined at: Kamochi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto, Otori-no-Muraji-no-Oyagami (ancestral deity of the Otori clan)
Enshrined at: Otori Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Ninomiya Sontoku
Enshrined at: Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Hikohohodemi-no-Mikoto (Yamasachihiko), Toyotamahime-no-Mikoto, Emperor Chuai, Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Nakatsuhime-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kagoshima Jingu
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Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Kami (the Inari deity of grain and prosperity), Ichikishimahime no Kami (also worshipped as Benzaiten, goddess of wealth and the arts), Fukurokuju (one of the Seven Lucky Gods, associated with wisdom and longevity)
Enshrined at: Koami Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Sume Okami (the sun goddess, principal deity of Ise Jingu's Inner Shrine), Toyouke no Okami (goddess of food and sustenance, principal deity of Ise Jingu's Outer Shrine)
Enshrined at: Shiba Daijingu
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Enshrined Kami
Ukanomitama no Mikoto (the Inari deity of grain and prosperity, worshipped here as Namiyoke Inari, "wave-protecting Inari"), Ichikishimahime no Mikoto (also worshipped as Benzaiten), Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess), Okuninushi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Mikoto, Amenohiwashi no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Namiyoke Inari Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yamato Takeru no Mikoto (a legendary imperial prince and warrior hero), Amaterasu Sume Okami (the sun goddess, co-enshrined in the main hall), Onamuchi no Mikoto (Okuninushi, enshrined in the secondary hall)
Enshrined at: Takebe Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Sukunahikona no Mikoto (a deity of medicine, sake brewing, and nation-building)
Enshrined at: Ikune Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Sukunahikona no Mikoto (the founding deity of Japanese medicine), Shennong / Shinno Entei (the founding deity of Chinese medicine)
Enshrined at: Sukunahikona Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amenominakanushi no Okami, Takamimusubi no Okami, Kamimusubi no Okami
Enshrined at: Samuhara Jinja Okunomiya
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Enshrined Kami
Toyouke-Omikami (enshrined at the primary iwakura seat; deity of agriculture, food, clothing, and shelter), Amaterasu-Omikami (enshrined at the western iwakura seat), Izanagi-no-Okami and Izanami-no-Okami (also enshrined at the western iwakura seat)
Enshrined at: Mana-i Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Oanamuchi no Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi no Okami, the great god of nation-building; also called Oshikone no Okami), Sukunahikona no Mikoto (also known as Awashima no Okami and Takamikura no Okami)
Enshrined at: Oushiko Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Izanagi no Mikoto (the primordial creator god), Izanami no Mikoto (the primordial creator goddess), Ishikimi Taishogun (the fierce spirit, or ara-mitama, of Takeiwatatsu no Mikoto, the deity credited with settling the Aso region)
Enshrined at: Kamishikimi Kumanoza Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Izanami no Mikoto (the primordial goddess who, with her consort Izanagi, is said to have created the islands of Japan), Kagutsuchi no Mikoto (the fire god, whose birth Izanami died giving)
Enshrined at: Hananoiwaya Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo no Mikoto (storm god and legendary slayer of the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi), Emperor Antoku (the child emperor of the Taira clan, said to have fled here after the Genpei War), Oyamatsumi no Mikoto (god of mountains)
Enshrined at: Tsurugisan Hongu Hozoishi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Shiotsuchi no Oji no Kami (an elder sea deity said to have taught people the art of salt-making)
Enshrined at: Okama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Idehayao no Mikoto (regional pioneer and agricultural deity, traditionally a son of the Suwa deity), Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, Hayatamao no Mikoto, Kotosakao no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kumano Idehayao Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Rokko Hime Daizen (the shrine's named deity), Identified in Buddhist tradition with Benzaiten and Kisshoten, Identified by the shrine's lay association, Rokko Hime Ko, with Seoritsuhime, a Shinto purification deity
Enshrined at: Rokko Hime Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Okuninushi no Mikoto, Mihotsuhime no Mikoto (consort of Okuninushi no Mikoto)
Enshrined at: Izumo Daijingu
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Enshrined Kami
Masakatsu Akatsu Kachihayahi Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto (the principal deity, said to be a son of Amaterasu Omikami), Izanagi no Mikoto (the primordial creator god), Izanami no Mikoto (the primordial creator goddess)
Enshrined at: Hikosan Jingu
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Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane
Enshrined at: Hofu Tenmangu
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Enshrined Kami
Hakuto-no-Kami (the deified White Hare of the Inaba myth), Ukemochi no Kami (goddess of food and grain), Toyotama-hime no Mikoto (a sea deity, enshrined here since the merger of Kawashimo Jinja in 1912)
Enshrined at: Hakuto Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Hinokuma no Okami — enshrined at Hinokuma Jingu (on the left); embodied in the sacred mirror Higata no Kagami, Kunikakasu no Okami — enshrined at Kunikakasu Jingu (on the right); embodied in the sacred mirror Hiboko no Kagami
Enshrined at: Hinokuma Jingu and Kunikakasu Jingu
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Enshrined Kami
Ohirumemuchi no Mikoto (also known as Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess), The Five Male and Three Female Kami (born from the oath between Amaterasu and Susanoo)
Enshrined at: Hirakiki Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Karakama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Toyokiirihiko no Mikoto, Omononushi no Mikoto (also worshipped as Okuninushi, or Daikokuten), Kotoshironushi no Mikoto (also worshipped as Ebisu)
Enshrined at: Utsunomiya Futaarayama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Sukunahikona no Mikoto, Onamuchi no Mikoto (secondary)
Enshrined at: Sakatsura Isosaki Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kagamitsukuri no Kami (the primary deity, associated with mirror-making), Amenonukado no Kami, Ishikoridome no Kami (the goddess credited with casting the sacred mirror in Japanese mythology)
Enshrined at: Nakayama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kunado no Kami, Ame no Torifune no Kami (secondary), The Three Sumiyoshi Deities (secondary)
Enshrined at: Ikisu Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kora Tamatare no Mikoto, Hachiman Okami (secondary), Sumiyoshi Okami (secondary)
Enshrined at: Kora Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Ame no Mihashira no Okami (also known as Shinatsuhiko no Kami, the male wind deity), Kuni no Mihashira no Okami (also known as Shinatsuhime no Kami, the female wind deity)
Enshrined at: Tatsuta Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Sumeoomikami (Lower Shrine), Izanagi no Kami and Izanami no Kami (Upper Shrine), Tsukiyomi no Kami and Hikohohodemi no Kami (Middle Shrine), Ukanomitama no Kami (Lower Shrine), among nineteen deities enshrined across the Upper, Middle, and Lower shrines
Enshrined at: Hikotake-gu
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Enshrined Kami
Wakaukanome no Mikoto (also known as Oimi no Kami, the Great Imibe deity), Kushitama no Mikoto (also known as Nigihayahi no Mikoto), Honoikazuchi no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Hirose Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Amenohohi no Mikoto (a heavenly deity linked to the Izumo lineage, associated with commerce and career success), Takehinatori no Mikoto (his son, associated with safe travel by land, sea, and air), Onamuchi no Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi, associated with good relationships, household safety, and good fortune)
Enshrined at: Washinomiya Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Iware no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ishimuro Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Maeda Toshiie — founder of the Kaga Domain, Hoshun-in (Lady Matsu) — Maeda Toshiie's principal wife, enshrined together with him since 1998, Maeda Toshinaga (secondary), Maeda Toshitsune (secondary)
Enshrined at: Oyama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ikushima no Okami, Tarushima no Okami, Suwa no Okami (enshrined at the subsidiary Lower Shrine)
Enshrined at: Ikushima Tarushima Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amaterasu Omikami, Hachiman Okami, Kasuga Okami, Atago Okami, Susanoo no Mikoto, Omononushi Okami, Komori Myojin, and others (enshrined at subsidiary shrines on the grounds)
Enshrined at: Namaze Kotai Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Benzaiten
Enshrined at: Benten Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto (enshrined alongside Izanagi since 1183)
Enshrined at: Eda Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Enshrined at: Toyokuni Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Uesugi Kenshin
Enshrined at: Uesugi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Date Masamune
Enshrined at: Aoba Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Miyamoto Musashi
Enshrined at: Musashi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Sugawara no Michizane, Sugawara no Koreyoshi (his father), Sugawara no Kiyokimi (his grandfather)
Enshrined at: Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine
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Enshrined Kami
Sarutahiko Okami (also known as Okitama-no-Okami), Uka-no-Mitama-no-Okami
Enshrined at: Futami Okitama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amatsuhikone-no-Mikoto, Omodaru-no-Mikoto, Kashikone-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Tado Taisha
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Enshrined Kami
Okunitama no Okami (guardian deity of the old Musashi Province), Mitama no Okami, The deities of Musashi Province's First through Sixth Shrines (Ono, Ogawa, Hikawa, Chichibu, Kanasana, and Sugiyama) — enshrined together as the 'Rokusho-gu,' or 'Shrine of the Six'
Enshrined at: Okunitama Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Mitoshi-no-Kami, Tamahime-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Tagata Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ōagata-no-Ōkami, Tamahime-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ōagata Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inata-hime-no-Mikoto (Kushinada-hime), Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Aohata-Sakusa-hiko-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Yaegaki Shrine
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Enshrined Kami
Haya-Susanoo no Mikoto, Kushiinada-hime no Mikoto, The Mihashira-no-Miko-gami (eight divine children — three daughters and five sons)
Enshrined at: Okazaki Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Sutoku, Emperor Junnin, Seidaimyojin
Enshrined at: Shiramine Jingu
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Enshrined Kami
Sarutahiko-no-Okami (a kami of guidance, directions, and new beginnings), Ota-no-Mikoto (a descendant of Sarutahiko who helped found Ise Jingu)
Enshrined at: Sarutahiko Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ajisukitakahikone-no-Mikoto (also revered as Kamo-no-Okami, one of only a handful of deities in the Kojiki honored with the exalted title "Okami"), Shitateruhime-no-Mikoto (younger sister of the principal deity), Amewakahiko-no-Mikoto (Shitateruhime's consort), Kotoshironushi-no-Mikoto (a son of Okuninushi-no-Mikoto), Ajisukihayao-no-Mikoto
Enshrined at: Takakamo Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yae-Kotoshironushi-no-Mikoto (the shrine's principal deity, a leading god who guides the other kami and, through his role in the myth of the "Transfer of the Land," a guardian of the nation), Takamimusubi-no-Kami (one of the three primordial creator deities, revered as a musubi — "binding" or matchmaking — deity who brings fitting things together), Asuka-Kannabi-Mihime-no-Kami (also known as Shitateru-hime-no-Mikoto, together with her spirit Kayanarumi-no-Mikoto; sister of Kotoshironushi), Omononushi-no-Kami (enshrined in the shrine's secondary hall, together with Susanoo-no-Mikoto)
Enshrined at: Asuka Niimasu Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Ojin, also known as Homuda-wake-no-Mikoto (the shrine's principal deity, worshipped as the Hachiman deity), Emperor Chuai (the 14th emperor, Emperor Ojin's father), Empress Jingu (Emperor Ojin's mother, venerated for her legendary military campaigns)
Enshrined at: Konda Hachimangu
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Enshrined Kami
Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto (ancestral deity of the Nakatomi/Fujiwara clan and the shrine's principal god), Himegami (the consort deity of Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto), Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto (the principal deity of Kashima Jingu), Futsunushi-no-Mikoto (the principal deity of Katori Jingu)
Enshrined at: Hiraoka Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Sarutahiko-no-Okami (a kami of guidance, directions, and new beginnings), Ninigi-no-Mikoto (grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who descended to earth guided by Sarutahiko), Takuhatachiji-hime-no-Mikoto (Ninigi's mother in some traditions), Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto (Sarutahiko's consort, enshrined in the on-site Tsubaki-Kishi Jinja)
Enshrined at: Tsubaki Grand Shrine
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Enshrined Kami
Ichikishima-hime-no-Mikoto, Uga-fukujin, Azai-hime-no-Mikoto, Ryujin (the Eight Great Dragon Kings)
Enshrined at: Tsukubusuma Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amenomikage-no-Mikoto (a grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, said to have descended onto the summit of Mount Mikami in the age of the gods, and revered as one of Japan's foremost sacred-fire deities)
Enshrined at: Mikami Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Ōhiko-no-Mikoto (the shrine's principal deity, an imperial prince and ancestral figure of the Abe clan), Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto (a deity of medicine, sake-brewing, and wisdom), Kanayama-hime-no-Mikoto (a deity of metalworking, also enshrined at Nangu Taisha in Gifu)
Enshrined at: Aekuni Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto (a deity of medicine, hot springs, and nation-building, traditionally said to have arrived at this site by boat), Oobiko-no-Kami (an ancestral deity counted among the legendary 'Four Generals' of ancient chronicles), Emperor Nintoku (a legendary early emperor associated with household harmony and prosperity), Emperor Uda and Prince Atsumi (father and son, revered as the imperial ancestors of the Uda Genji and the Sasaki clan)
Enshrined at: Sasaki Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Chuai (Tarashinakatsuhiko no Sumeramikoto), Empress Jingu (Jingu Kogo), Emperor Ojin (Ojin Tenno), Sumiyoshi no Okami (the three Sumiyoshi sea deities)
Enshrined at: Kashii-gu
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Enshrined Kami
Hikohohodemi no Mikoto (also known as Yamasachihiko, or Hoori no Mikoto), Toyotama-hime no Mikoto, Shiotsutsu no Okami (also known as Shiotsuchi no Oji)
Enshrined at: Aoshima Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Ojin (Hachiman Okami), Empress Jingu, Tamayori-hime no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Hakozaki-gu
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Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi-no-Kami, a leading god of the earthly kami and legendary ruler of the land before it was ceded to the heavenly gods)
Enshrined at: Tsuno Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Honosuseri no Mikoto (Umisachihiko), Hikohohodemi no Mikoto (Yamasachihiko), Hoakari no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ushiodake Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yamato-totohimomoso-hime no Mikoto (a legendary princess-shaman of the Yamato court and daughter of the 7th emperor, Korei), Isaserihiko no Mikoto (also known as Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, celebrated as the hero who pacified the ancient Kibi region), Sarutahiko no Okami (the guide deity said to have led the heavenly grandson down to earth), Ame no Kaguyama no Mikoto (also known as Takakuraji no Mikoto, who presented a sacred sword to Emperor Jinmu), Ame no Itane no Mikoto (also known as Amenomurakumo no Mikoto, a deity linked to rain and agriculture)
Enshrined at: Tamura Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Iyozuhiko-no-Mikoto (one of the shrine's two founding kami), Iyozuhime-no-Mikoto (consort of Iyozuhiko-no-Mikoto, the other founding kami), Iyonushi-no-Mikoto, Ehime-no-Mikoto (the deity for whom Ehime Prefecture itself is named)
Enshrined at: Tsubaki Jinja (Iyozuhiko-no-Mikoto Jinja)
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Enshrined Kami
Ishizuchi-hiko no Mikoto — also known as Ishitsuchi-hiko no Mikoto or Ishizuchi Okami; a child of Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Ishizuchi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Tagirihime-no-Mikoto (one of the three Munakata sea goddesses, guardians of maritime travel), Tagitsuhime-no-Mikoto (one of the three Munakata sea goddesses), Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto (one of the three Munakata sea goddesses, also associated with the arts and beauty)
Enshrined at: Achi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Okibitsuhiko no Mikoto
Enshrined at: Kibitsuhiko Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Emperor Ojin (venerated as Hachiman-no-Kami, the shrine's principal deity), Emperor Chuai (the 14th emperor, Emperor Ojin's father), Empress Jingu (Emperor Ojin's mother, venerated for her legendary military campaigns)
Enshrined at: Osaki Hachimangu
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Enshrined Kami
Shiwahiko-no-Okami (a deity of agriculture, industry, and land development)
Enshrined at: Shiwahiko Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Omonoimi no Okami — a deity unique to Mount Chokai with no appearance in the Kojiki or Nihon Shoki; regarded as identical to Toyouke-hime no Mikoto, Toyouke-hime no Mikoto, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto — enshrined only at the Fukura base shrine
Enshrined at: Chokaisan Omonoimi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Homutawake-no-Mikoto (posthumously known as Emperor Ojin, also worshipped as the god Hachiman), Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto (another name for Ōkuninushi, the great land-building deity), Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto (a small but powerful deity of medicine and hot springs), Takigawa-no-Yumoto-Okina-no-Mikoto (the deified spirit of Takimoto Kinzo, the historical developer of Noboribetsu Onsen)
Enshrined at: Yuzawa Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Seoritsuhime-no-Mikoto (a purification goddess said to dwell in fast-flowing river currents and wash away sin and impurity)
Enshrined at: Hayachine Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Toyouke no Okami, Sugawara no Michizane-ko, Gon-Dainagon Nagachika-kyo
Enshrined at: Myogi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kamiyamato-Iwarehiko-no-Mikoto (posthumously known as Emperor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first emperor), Oyamatsumi-no-Kami (god of mountains, whose messenger is said to have saved Yamato Takeru), Homusubi-no-Kami (god of fire)
Enshrined at: Hodosan Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Kanayamahiko-no-Mikoto (the shrine's principal deity, a god of mining and metal), Kuninotokotachi-no-Mikoto (one of the primordial creator deities of Japanese mythology), Oohirumemuchi-no-Mikoto (another name for Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess), Kamuyamatoiwarehiko-no-Mikoto (posthumously known as Emperor Jinmu, Japan's legendary first emperor), Genmei-kin-no-Mikoto (the deified spirit of Empress Genmei, who ordered the casting of Japan's first coinage; enshrined here in 722 CE after her death)
Enshrined at: Hijiri Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi-no-Mikoto (also known as Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, the shrine's principal deity), Ame-no-Ikutama-no-Mikoto (associated with good health and long life), Isotakeru-no-Mikoto (associated with industry and forestry)
Enshrined at: Takase Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Susanoo-no-Okami (the shrine's principal deity, a storm god and legendary hero of Japanese mythology), Kehi-no-Okami (the deity of nearby Kehi Jingu, Echizen Province's Ichinomiya/chief shrine), Prince Oshikuma (a son of Emperor Chuai, credited in shrine tradition with founding the present shrine site)
Enshrined at: Tsurugi Jinja (Echizen)
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Enshrined Kami
Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto (a wind deity, worshipped as one half of a married pair of weather gods), Shinatobe-no-Mikoto (a wind deity, worshipped alongside her consort Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto), Okuninushi-no-Mikoto (the great nation-building deity also enshrined at Izumo Taisha)
Enshrined at: Tanashi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Tsukisakaki Itsunomitama Amasakaru Mukatsuhime no Mikoto (also known as Seoritsu-hime, a goddess of the tides), Hikohohodemi no Mikoto (Yamasachihiko), Ugayafukiaezu no Mikoto, Toyotama-hime no Mikoto, Azumi Isora no Kami
Enshrined at: Mekari Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Hikohoakari-no-Mikoto (principal deity; also known as Amenohoakari-no-Mikoto or Amaterumitama-no-Kami), Toyouke-Omikami (co-enshrined), Amaterasu-Omikami (co-enshrined), Watatsumi-no-Kami, god of the sea (co-enshrined), Amenomikumari-no-Kami (co-enshrined)
Enshrined at: Kono Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Amenohiboko-no-Mikoto (a legendary prince of Silla, an ancient kingdom on the Korean Peninsula, venerated as the founding deity of Tajima's development), Izushiyamae-no-Okami (a collective deity representing the eight sacred treasures Amenohiboko is said to have brought from Silla)
Enshrined at: Izushi Jinja
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Enshrined Kami
Onamuchi no Kami — a youthful name of Okuninushi no Kami; the Honsha writes the name with a slightly different kanji variant (Onamuji no Kami), but it refers to the same deity
Enshrined at: Oyama Jinja (Mount Daisen, Tottori)
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