Hotaka Mi
穂高見命
Mountains (Northern Alps), seafaring clans
Hotakami
穂高見神
Nihonshoki
About
The deity of the Hotaka mountains (Northern Japan Alps) enshrined at Hotaka Jinja in Azumino. A son of Watatsumi (sea deity), Hotaka Mi is venerated as the ancestor of the Azumi seafaring clan who migrated inland to settle the Nagano basin.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hotaka Shrine 穂高神社 | Nagano |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Hotaka Mi in Japanese mythology?
Hotaka Mi (穂高見命) is Mountains (Northern Alps), seafaring clans. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Hotaka Mi?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Hotaka Mi, including Hotaka Shrine.
What myths involve Hotaka Mi?
Hotaka Mi appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Mountains (Northern Alps), seafaring clans.