Izushi Yamae no Okami

出石山枝大神

Izushi region, mountain deity, Tajima

Nihonshoki

About

A mountain deity of the Izushi area in Tajima (Hyogo Prefecture), associated with the sacred mountains of the region. Enshrined alongside Amenohiboko at Izushi Jinja as a local guardian spirit of the Izushi domain.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Izushi Shrine 出石神社 Hyogo

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Izushi Yamae no Okami in Japanese mythology?

Izushi Yamae no Okami (出石山枝大神) is Izushi region, mountain deity, Tajima. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Izushi Yamae no Okami?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Izushi Yamae no Okami, including Izushi Shrine.

What myths involve Izushi Yamae no Okami?

Izushi Yamae no Okami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Izushi region, mountain deity, Tajima.