Kami (Shinto deity)
Omoikane no Kami
思金神
Omoikane is handed down as a child of Takamimusuhi no Kami and is a thoughtful kami who takes part in the councils of the kami. In the story of Ama no Iwato, Omoikane devises the plan for welcoming Amaterasu Ōmikami out.
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What kind of kami
Omoikane is handed down as a child of Takamimusuhi no Kami and is a thoughtful kami who takes part in the councils of the kami. In the story of Ama no Iwato, Omoikane devises the plan for welcoming Amaterasu Ōmikami out.
Source: 國學院大學
What the myths hand down
Omoikane applies wisdom among the kami gathered at Ame no Yasu no Kawara. Omoikane also appears in the councils to choose the kami to be sent to Ashihara no Nakatsukuni, and in the scene of the descent of the heavenly grandson.
Source: 國學院大學
Links between the sources and faith
The name is also written Omoikane no Kami (思兼神) in the Nihon Shoki and Yagokoro Omoikane no Kami in the Sendai Kuji Hongi. The name is understood to mean, among other things, possessing many thoughts at once, and its relationship with wisdom and the affairs of government has been discussed.
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「古事記ビューアー・神名データベース「思金神」」（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「思金神」」（2026-10-15 確認）