Japanese MythologyJapanese GodsBy Mythopedia StaffLast updated on Nov 292022ContentsList of Japanese GodsList of Japanese GodsAmaterasuJapanese sun goddessthe queen of heavenkamiand creation itself.ViewAme-no-UzumeJapanese goddess of the dawnwho saved the world from eternal night.ViewBenzaitenJapanese goddess of luck and wisdomkami of all that flowsfrom water to time.ViewBishamontenJapanese god of war and fortuneprotector of Buddhist temples and shrines.ViewDaikokutenHighly revered Japanese household deitygod of luck and fortune-seekersViewEbisuSmiling Japanese god of luckwealthand prosperitypatron of fishermen.ViewFujinJapanese god of the windfrighteningly powerful and neither good nor evil.ViewFukurokujuJapanese god of wealth and longevityrepresenting the Southern Polestar.ViewHoderiJealous Japanese god of the sea who brings good luck to fishermen.ViewHoteiThe “Laughing Buddha,” a benevolent Japanese god and symbol of luck.ViewInariComplex Japanese deity and patron of teariceprosperitysmithingand foxes.ViewIzanagiOne of Japanese mythology’s divine creatorsfather of the islands of Japan.ViewJizoOne of Japan’s most beloved bodhisattvaprotector of children and the dead.ViewJurojinThe “Old Man of Longevity,” Japanese manifestation of the Southern Polestar.ViewKagutsuchiJapanese god of firepatron of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work with fire.ViewKannonGoddess of compassion and mercythe most popular bodhisattva in Japan.ViewKichijotenJapanese goddess of beauty and fertilityworshipped primarily by women.ViewNinigiJapanese deity credited with bringing ricecivilizationand justice to humanity.ViewRaijinChaotic but popular Japanese god of thunderlightningand storms.ViewSusanooTempestuous Japanese god of seas and storms and slayer of dragons.ViewTsukuyomiJapanese moon god forever separated from his wifesun goddess Amaterasu.View