Ikasuri no Kami
坐摩神
Land spirit, imperial residence, Osaka
About
The deity of the land where one sits, originally venerated as protector of the imperial residence and the Naniwa (Osaka) plain. Ikasuri no Kami (Ikasuri Jinja, Osaka) is one of the oldest urban shrines in Japan, with traditions connecting it to Emperor Jinmu's conquest of the Kinki region.
Animal Messenger
Heron (鷺)
The white heron is associated with this shrine's divine presence.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine) 坐摩神社 | Osaka |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ikasuri no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ikasuri no Kami (坐摩神) is Land spirit, imperial residence, Osaka. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ikasuri no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ikasuri no Kami, including Ikasuri Shrine (Zama Shrine).
What myths involve Ikasuri no Kami?
Ikasuri no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Land spirit, imperial residence, Osaka.