Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto
天八千々姫命
Regional protection, bountiful land
Nihonshoki
About
An ancient deity of agricultural land and regional protection. Enshrined at local shrines with connections to rice cultivation and the prosperity of the land.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ashikaga Orihime Shrine 足利織姫神社 | Tochigi | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto (天八千々姫命) is Regional protection, bountiful land. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto, including Ashikaga Orihime Shrine.
What myths involve Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto?
Ame no Yachikono no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Regional protection, bountiful land.