Yasakatome no Kami
八坂刀売神
Female deity, Suwa worship, fertility
八坂刀売命
Kojiki & Nihon Shoki
About
The female deity of Suwa worship, enshrined at Suwa Taisha Maemiya and Harumiya as the consort of Takeminakata. Yasakatome no Kami represents the feminine principle in the Suwa faith and is invoked for fertility, safe childbirth, and domestic prosperity.
Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Suwa Taisha 諏訪大社 | Nagano | Head shrine (souhonsha) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Yasakatome no Kami in Japanese mythology?
Yasakatome no Kami (八坂刀売神) is Female deity, Suwa worship, fertility. This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Yasakatome no Kami?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Yasakatome no Kami, including Suwa Taisha.
What myths involve Yasakatome no Kami?
Yasakatome no Kami appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as Female deity, Suwa worship, fertility.