Izutama no Mikoto

伊豆玉命

Sacred jewel, spiritual power, Izu Peninsula

Nihonshoki

About

A deity of sacred jewels and spiritual power associated with the Izu Peninsula region. The name combines Izu (the sacred spirit/place name) with tama (jewel/soul), suggesting a deity embodying the concentrated divine energy of the Izu land.

Shrines Dedicated to This Deity

Shrine Prefecture Network Role
Kotohira-gu Okusha (Inner Shrine) 金刀比羅宮奥社 Kagawa branch

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Izutama no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?

Izutama no Mikoto (伊豆玉命) is Sacred jewel, spiritual power, Izu Peninsula. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.

What shrines are dedicated to Izutama no Mikoto?

There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Izutama no Mikoto, including Kotohira-gu Okusha (Inner Shrine).

What myths involve Izutama no Mikoto?

Izutama no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Sacred jewel, spiritual power, Izu Peninsula.