Watatsumi no Kami
綿津見神
God of the sea; ruler of the underwater palace (Ryugu-jo)
About
Alternate honorific form of the entry for Watatsumi. The sea god whose underwater palace (Ryugu-jo) was visited by the hunter Hoori in search of his brother's lost fishhook. Father of Toyotamahime. See also the canonical entry for watatsumi.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine) 海神社 | Hyogo |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Watatsumi no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Watatsumi no Kami (綿津見神) is God of the sea; ruler of the underwater palace (Ryugu-jo). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Watatsumi no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Watatsumi no Kami, including Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine).
What myths involve Watatsumi no Kami?
Watatsumi no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as God of the sea; ruler of the underwater palace (Ryugu-jo).