Jisha Daimyojin
地社大明神
Local land spirit, earth protection
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
A local earth deity manifesting the protective spirit of a specific piece of land. The term 'jisha' can refer to the land or earth shrine deity, representing the intrinsic sacred power of the soil and place.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Takachiho Shrine 高千穂神社 | Miyazaki |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Jisha Daimyojin in Japanese mythology?
Jisha Daimyojin (地社大明神) is Local land spirit, earth protection. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Jisha Daimyojin?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Jisha Daimyojin, including Takachiho Shrine.
What myths involve Jisha Daimyojin?
Jisha Daimyojin appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Local land spirit, earth protection.