A Shinto shrine in Oita Prefecture dedicated to Kamimusubi-no-Kami, one of the primordial creation deities in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves as a place of worship for this fundamental kami who represents the divine creative force that brought the universe into being.
- Denomination
- Kamimusubi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kamimusubi-no-Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Kamimusubi-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 33.1769965, 131.8319449
Visitor tip
The shrine offers a peaceful setting for contemplating the fundamental creative forces of the universe according to Shinto cosmology.
Cultural notes
Kamimusubi-no-Kami is revered as a deity of creation, growth, and life force, representing the mysterious power that generates and nurtures all existence in Shinto belief.
Historical note
The shrine venerates Kamimusubi-no-Kami, who appears in the Kojiki as one of the first three deities to emerge during the creation of the world, alongside Amenominakanushi and Takamimusubi. This kami is particularly associated with the divine generative power that sustains all life.