Konohanasakuya Hime
木花咲耶姫
Goddess of flowering trees, especially cherry blossoms; goddess of Mt Fuji and fire
About
Alternate ID form for the entry for Konohanasakuyahime. The goddess of flowering trees (especially cherry blossoms) who married the divine prince Ninigi. She proved her fidelity by giving birth in a burning parturition house. Enshrined at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha and Asama shrines nationwide. See also the canonical entry for konohanasakuyahime.
Mythology
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Inage Sengen Shrine 稲毛浅間神社 | Chiba | branch |
| Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine 富知六所浅間神社 | Shizuoka | Regional shrine |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Konohanasakuya Hime in Japanese mythology?
Konohanasakuya Hime (木花咲耶姫) is Goddess of flowering trees, especially cherry blossoms; goddess of Mt Fuji and fire. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 2 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Konohanasakuya Hime?
There are 2 shrines in our database dedicated to Konohanasakuya Hime, including Inage Sengen Shrine, Fuchi Rokusho Sengen Shrine.
What myths involve Konohanasakuya Hime?
Konohanasakuya Hime appears in 1 myths including The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.