Amenohiwashi no Kami
天日鷲神
Deity of weaving, cotton, paper-making, and hawks; patron of Awa (Tokushima) craftspeople
About
Amenohiwashi no Kami is a deity associated with weaving and craftsmanship, particularly paper-making and cotton cultivation. In the Ama-no-Iwato myth, he is mentioned as one of the deities who contributed to the effort to lure Amaterasu from her cave, by providing woven offerings.
He is the chief deity of Awa Province (modern Tokushima Prefecture), where his cult is closely tied to the region's ancient tradition of indigo weaving and paper-making. His name—'Heavenly Sun Eagle'—suggests an association with hawks as divine intermediaries between heaven and earth. The Ōtori Shrine lineage also invokes his name.
Mythology
Animal Messenger
Hawk (Eagle) (鷹（わし）)
The hawk represents this deity's heavenly nature and its role as messenger between heaven and earth.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Awa Shrine 安房神社 | Chiba | head |
| Tamura Shrine 田村神社 | Kagawa | |
| Imbe Shrine 忌部神社 | Tokushima |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Amenohiwashi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Amenohiwashi no Kami (天日鷲神) is Deity of weaving, cotton, paper-making, and hawks; patron of Awa (Tokushima) craftspeople. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Amenohiwashi no Kami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Amenohiwashi no Kami, including Awa Shrine, Tamura Shrine, Imbe Shrine.
What myths involve Amenohiwashi no Kami?
Amenohiwashi no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cave of the Sun Goddess (Ama-no-Iwato). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.