Imaki no Kami
今木神
New arrivals, immigrants, craftspeople
今木皇神
Nihonshoki
About
One of the four deities of Hirano Jinja in Kyoto, associated with the immigrant (toraijin) communities that brought continental culture and crafts to Japan. Imaki no Kami represents newly arriving divine powers and the contributions of Korean and Chinese immigrants.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hirano Shrine 平野神社 | Kyoto |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Imaki no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Imaki no Kami (今木神) is New arrivals, immigrants, craftspeople. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Imaki no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Imaki no Kami, including Hirano Shrine.
What myths involve Imaki no Kami?
Imaki no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as New arrivals, immigrants, craftspeople.