Yamato Okunitama no Kami
大和大国魂神
Yamato province spirit, national protection
About
The great national spirit (kunitama) of the Yamato region, enshrined at Yamato Okunitama Jinja (Omiwa Jinja area) in Nara. This deity embodies the collective spiritual essence of the ancient Yamato heartland and was one of the first deities enshrined in the Yamato court alongside Amaterasu.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yamato Shrine 大和神社 | Nara |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Yamato Okunitama no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Yamato Okunitama no Kami (大和大国魂神) is Yamato province spirit, national protection. This deity appears in Nihonshoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Yamato Okunitama no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Yamato Okunitama no Kami, including Yamato Shrine.
What myths involve Yamato Okunitama no Kami?
Yamato Okunitama no Kami appears in myths from Nihonshoki. The deity is known as Yamato province spirit, national protection.