Takeminakata no Kami
建御名方神
God of wind, water, and martial arts; protector of warriors; enshrined at Suwa Grand Shrine
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Takeminakata. Son of Okuninushi, Takeminakata no Kami contested Takemikazuchi during the Kuniyuzuri (country yielding) but was defeated and retreated to Lake Suwa, vowing never to leave. He became the chief deity of Suwa Grand Shrine in Nagano. See also the canonical entry for takeminakata.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Suwa Shrine Tatebayashi 諏訪神社（館林） | Gunma | branch |
| Sawara Suwa Shrine 佐原諏訪神社 | Chiba | branch |
| Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu) 五社神社・諏訪神社 | Shizuoka |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Takeminakata no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Takeminakata no Kami (建御名方神) is God of wind, water, and martial arts; protector of warriors; enshrined at Suwa Grand Shrine. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takeminakata no Kami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Takeminakata no Kami, including Suwa Shrine Tatebayashi, Sawara Suwa Shrine, Gosha Shrine & Suwa Shrine (Hamamatsu).
What myths involve Takeminakata no Kami?
Takeminakata no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Cession of the Land (Kuniyuzuri). These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.