Kudo no Kami
久度神
Cooking fire, hearth, household
Nihonshoki
About
One of the four deities of Hirano Jinja in Kyoto, associated with the cooking fire and the hearth. Kudo (竈戸) literally refers to the furnace mouth, and this deity protects the domestic fire that sustains life and cooking. Linked to immigrant communities who introduced advanced furnace techniques.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hirano Shrine 平野神社 | Kyoto |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kudo no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Kudo no Kami (久度神) is Cooking fire, hearth, household. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kudo no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kudo no Kami, including Hirano Shrine.
What myths involve Kudo no Kami?
Kudo no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Cooking fire, hearth, household.