Takemizuwake no Mikoto
武水別命
Water, irrigation, Chikuma River
武水別大神
Nihonshoki
About
The deity of the Chikuma River and irrigation in Nagano, enshrined at Takafu Jinja (Hashiba-sha) in Chikuma City. Takemizuwake governs the distribution of water for rice cultivation in the Nagano basin and is venerated by farming communities along the Chikuma River.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Takemizuwake Shrine 武水別神社 | Nagano |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Takemizuwake no Mikoto in Japanese mythology?
Takemizuwake no Mikoto (武水別命) is Water, irrigation, Chikuma River. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Takemizuwake no Mikoto?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Takemizuwake no Mikoto, including Takemizuwake Shrine.
What myths involve Takemizuwake no Mikoto?
Takemizuwake no Mikoto appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Water, irrigation, Chikuma River.