Takachiho Sumegami
高千穂皇神
Takachiho region, mythological descent, divine ancestors
高千穂の神
Nihonshoki
About
The collective divine presence of the Takachiho sacred area in Miyazaki, associated with the heavenly descent (tenson korin) of Ninigi. Takachiho Jinja venerates the divine ancestors connected to the origin myths of the Japanese imperial line.
Mythology
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Takachiho Shrine 高千穂神社 | Miyazaki |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Takachiho Sumegami in Japanese mythology?
Takachiho Sumegami (高千穂皇神) is Takachiho region, mythological descent, divine ancestors. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takachiho Sumegami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takachiho Sumegami, including Takachiho Shrine.
What myths involve Takachiho Sumegami?
Takachiho Sumegami appears in 1 myths including The Descent of the Heavenly Grandson (Tenson Korin). These stories come from Nihonshoki.