Gods & Deities of Japan

Explore the diverse pantheon of Shinto kami and Buddhist deities worshipped at sacred sites across Japan

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B

Benzaiten

Goddess of art, particularly music, and good fortune

8 places

Syncretic

Bishamonten

Deity of protection, war, and wealth

5 places

Buddhist

D

Daikokuten

God of wealth

4 places

Syncretic

E

Ebisu

God of fishermen, luck, and business success

6 places

Shinto

Emperor Meiji

Enshrined Kami

1 place

Buddhist

F

Fukurokuju

Deity of happiness, wealth, wisdom, and longevity

5 places

Folk

H

Hachiman

God of war and martial valor

2 places

Shinto

Hotei

Deity of joy, happiness, and good luck

4 places

Syncretic

I

Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto

Goddess of water, the sea, maritime safety, prosperity, and sacred boundaries

1 place

Shinto

Inari

God of prosperity and agriculture

1 place

Shinto

Izanagi

God of Creation and Destruction

1 place

Shinto

J

Jurojin

God of longevity and wisdom

4 places

Folk

K

Kannon

Goddess of mercy, compassion, and salvation

8 places

Buddhist

M

Maresuke Nogi (General)

Guardian kami of military virtue and protection

1 place

Shinto

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