Ukanomitama no Kami
宇迦之御魂神
Deity of rice, agriculture, foxes, fertility, commerce, and industry
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Ukanomitama. The principal deity of the Inari cult, enshrined at Fushimi Inari Taisha and approximately 30,000 to 40,000 shrines nationwide. See also the canonical entry for ukanomitama.
Mythology
Family Relationships
Parents
Animal Messenger
Fox (Kitsune) (狐)
The fox is Inari's sacred messenger.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Fukushima Inari Shrine 福島稲荷神社 | Fukushima | branch |
| Takayama Inari Shrine 高山稲荷神社 | Aomori | branch |
| Namiki Inari Shrine 波除稲荷神社 | Tokyo | branch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ukanomitama no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Ukanomitama no Kami (宇迦之御魂神) is Deity of rice, agriculture, foxes, fertility, commerce, and industry. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 3 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ukanomitama no Kami?
There are 3 shrines in our database dedicated to Ukanomitama no Kami, including Fukushima Inari Shrine, Takayama Inari Shrine, Namiki Inari Shrine.
What myths involve Ukanomitama no Kami?
Ukanomitama no Kami appears in 1 myths including The Origins of the Inari Faith. These stories come from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki.