Kanayago Kami
金屋子神
Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing
About
The patron deity of the tatara iron-smelting industry of the Chugoku region (Shimane/Tottori). Kanayago is depicted as a female deity who descended from heaven on a branch of a white oak tree and taught humans the secrets of iron smelting. Taboos around women and cats are observed at Kanayago shrines.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kanayago Shrine 金屋子神社 | Shimane | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kanayago Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kanayago Kami (金屋子神) is Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kanayago Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kanayago Kami, including Kanayago Shrine.
What myths involve Kanayago Kami?
Kanayago Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Iron-smelting, tatara furnace, blacksmithing.