Izusan no Kami

伊豆山神

Fire, hot springs, ocean, martial arts

Hashirimizu Myojin
走水明神 伊豆山権現
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki

About

The deity of Izusan Jinja in Atami, originally a fire deity associated with volcanic hot springs. In the medieval period, the shrine became popular with warrior clans, especially the Minamoto clan, as a source of divine protection in battle. The deity embodies the dual nature of fire and water.

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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Izusan Shrine 伊豆山神社 Shizuoka

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

Who is Izusan no Kami in Japanese mythology?

Izusan no Kami (伊豆山神) is Fire, hot springs, ocean, martial arts. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Izusan no Kami?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Izusan no Kami, including Izusan Shrine.

What myths involve Izusan no Kami?

Izusan no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Fire, hot springs, ocean, martial arts.