Kukurihime no Mikoto
菊理媛命
Mediation, reconciliation, purification, Hakusan
About
The principal deity of Shirayama Hime Jinja (Hakusan), also known as Shirayamahime. Kukurihime appears briefly in the Nihon Shoki as a mediator between the quarreling Izanagi and Izanami at the entrance to Yomi. Her name may derive from kukuri (to bind/knit together), suggesting her role in reconciliation and mediation.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hiraizumi Hakusan Shrine 白山神社（平泉） | Iwate | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Kukurihime no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Kukurihime no Mikoto (菊理媛命) is Mediation, reconciliation, purification, Hakusan. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Kukurihime no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Kukurihime no Mikoto, including Hiraizumi Hakusan Shrine.
What myths involve Kukurihime no Mikoto?
Kukurihime no Mikoto appears in 1 myths including The Land of the Dead (Yomi-no-Kuni). These stories come from Nihonshoki.