Kami (Shinto deity)
Kamumusuhi no Kami
神産巣日神
Kamumusuhi is one of the Zōka Sanshin (three kami of creation) in the Kojiki, and the name is explained as relating to production and bringing into being. Kamumusuhi has the role of helping the kami of Izumo from heaven, and also appears as the parent of Sukunabikona no Kami.
This page introduces myths and the faith handed down at individual shrines, with their sources. Descriptions of divine virtues are explanations within religious faith and do not guarantee the outcome of any prayer. We do not set uniform rules for the traditions or customs of individual shrines and temples.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
The work of bringing forth and nurturing life
Kamumusuhi is one of the Zōka Sanshin (three kami of creation) in the Kojiki, and the name is explained as relating to production and bringing into being. Kamumusuhi has the role of helping the kami of Izumo from heaven, and also appears as the parent of Sukunabikona no Kami.
Source: 國學院大學
Prayers to the Zōka Sanshin
Tōkyō Daijingū enshrines the Zōka Sanshin as kami connected with the work of bringing forth, nurturing and joining together all things in heaven and earth. Here we introduce this faith and do not separate it out as a benefit belonging only to Kamumusuhi no Kami.
Source: 東京大神宮
Helping Ōkuninushi no Kami
The Kojiki tells that Kamumusuhi sent Kisagaihime and Umugaihime to bring Ōkuninushi no Kami back to life. Kamumusuhi also supports the building of the land, for example by commanding Sukunabikona no Kami to build the land in cooperation with Ōkuninushi no Kami.
Source: 國學院大學
An example of a chant (in Japanese)
祓え給い、清め給え、神（かむ）ながら守り給い、幸（さきわ）え給え
Related shrines and temples
Sources (in Japanese)
- 國學院大學「神産巣日神」（2026-10-15 確認）
- 東京大神宮「御由緒・御祭神」（2026-10-15 確認）
- 國學院大學「古事記ビューアー・神名データベース「神産巣日神」」（2026-10-15 確認）