Kamuo Ichihime

Kamuō Ichihime is a Japanese goddess. She is a daughter of Ōyamatsumi.

Kamuo Ichihime
Other namesOhtoshimioya-no-Mikoto
Major cult centreShizuoka Sengen Shrine
Personal information
Parents
  • Ōyamatsumi (father)
SpouseSusanoo
ChildrenToshigami, Ukanomitama

She is referenced in the Kojiki as the second wife of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and the aunt of his first wife Kushinadahime.

According to the Kojiki she and Susanoo are the parents of Ukanomitama, and Toshigami who is often identified with Inari.

She is also known by the name Ohtoshimioya-no-Mikoto (大歳御祖命). and worshipped at Shizuoka Sengen Shrine as a market goddess

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