Takechi no Mikoto
武市命
Regional protection, ancient Tosa
Nihonshoki
About
A legendary deity associated with the Takechi district and ancient regional governance. Venerated as a protective ancestor deity at shrines in Tosa (Kochi Prefecture) and adjacent areas.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Isono Shrine 伊曽乃神社 | Ehime |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Takechi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Takechi no Mikoto (武市命) is Regional protection, ancient Tosa. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takechi no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takechi no Mikoto, including Isono Shrine.
What myths involve Takechi no Mikoto?
Takechi no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Regional protection, ancient Tosa.