Okami no Kami
龗神
Rain, water, rivers, irrigation
Takaokami Kuraokami
高龗神 闇龗神
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
The dragon deity of rain and water, born from the blood of Kagutsuchi when Izanagi slew the fire god. Okami no Kami governs rainfall and river water, and is venerated at mountain shrines and water sources throughout Japan.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Musashi Mitake Shrine 武蔵御嶽神社 | Tokyo | head |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Okami no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Okami no Kami (龗神) is Rain, water, rivers, irrigation. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Okami no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Okami no Kami, including Musashi Mitake Shrine.
What myths involve Okami no Kami?
Okami no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Rain, water, rivers, irrigation.