Deities for Safety & Protection

147 deities · 204 places

Deities

Akagami

999 steps ogre legend1 temples

Akagi Daimyojin

mountain lake protection1 temples

Akiha Sanshakubo Daigongen

fire protection1 temples

Amaterasu Omikami

Asahikawa guardianTohoku Ise shrineYokohama general guardian14 temples

Amaterasu Omikami

hidden heart matchmakingmisogi purificationnational protection6 temples

Amaterasu Omikami (aramitama)

danjiri festival protection1 temples

Amaterumitama-no-Kami

town guardianship1 temples

Ame no Minakanushi no Kami

horse protection nomaoinomaoi horse festival2 temples

Amenokoyane-no-mikoto

family protection1 temples

Amenomikage-no-Kami

warding off misfortune1 temples

Amenominakanushi no Kami

water accident protection1 temples

Amenominakanushi no Okami

invincible bodily protectionmeteorite and star worship2 temples

Amenominakanushi-no-kami

star guidance protection1 temples

Amenooshihomimi-no-mikoto

mountain ascetic protection1 temples

Amida Nyorai

Boshin war deadJodo Shinshu devotionPure Land devotion47 temples

Antoku Tenno

water accident protection1 temples

Antoku Tenno (Emperor Antoku)

water accident protection1 temples

Asuka Daibutsu (Shaka Nyorai)

oldest Buddha's protection1 temples

Atago Okami (Kagutsuchi)

fire prevention1 temples

Bato Kannon

animal and horse protectionhorse and travel safety2 temples

Bishamonten

capital gate protectionevil warding & fortunefortune & courage12 temples

Byakue Daikannon

giant Kannon wishes1 temples

Byakue Kannon

enmusubi kannonregional peace protection2 temples

Cat-returning deity of Kokage

lost cat returning1 temples

Dainichi Nyorai

Shingi Shingon blessingsall-embracing protectionfamily fortune protection10 temples

Daitsu Chisho Nyorai

unique honzon blessings1 temples

Eleven-faced Kannon

all-round kannon blessingscancer wardingchild-granting (kosazuke camphor)27 temples

Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

eye disease healinggood fortune & wisdomkannon salvation & mercy6 temples

Eleven-faced Thousand-armed Kannon

kannon salvation & mercy1 temples

Emperor Antoku

child protection2 temples

Emperor Nintoku

city guardianmatchmaking slope2 temples

Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)

victory luckwarding off misfortune2 temples

Five Buddhas

five buddha blessings1 temples

Four Heavenly Kings

protection of four directions1 temples

Fudo Myoo

arcade yakuyokeevil removalevil warding23 temples

Fudo Myoo

Edo directional protection1 temples

Fudo Myoo

Edo directional protection1 temples

Fudo Myoo

Edo directional protection1 temples

Fudo Myoo

Edo directional protection1 temples

Fujiwara no Morokata

migawari substitute protection1 temples

Futsunomitama-no-Okami

warding off evil1 temples

Gochi Nyorai

city landmark protection1 temples

Guze Kannon

salvation from suffering1 temples

Hachiman Okami

all-purpose omamori varietyarmor & warrior protectioncity guardian blessings12 temples

Hachiman Okami (Emperor Ojin)

festival town guardianmatchmaking sacred treevictory luck4 temples

Hakone Okami

kaiun and travel protection1 temples

Hakuho Shaka Nyorai

national treasure blessing1 temples

Hansobo Daigongen

misfortune and fire protection1 temples

Hinokagutsuchi no Okami

fire prevention1 temples

Homudawake no Mikoto

yakuyoke direction luck1 temples

Homudawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)

aim and gaming victorylottery winningpet blessing ceremonies3 temples

Homusubi-no-kami

fire preventionfire protection wish granting2 temples

Homusubi-no-mikoto

fire prevention1 temples

Homusubi-no-mikoto

fire prevention1 temples

Hotei

breastfeeding & child rearingcheerfulness & good fortunecontentment & generosity5 temples

Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto

women's protection1 temples

Izanagi-no-mikoto

aspiration achievementpurificationquitting bad habits3 temples

Izanagi-no-mikoto

conception sacred treeexam and contest victoryluck restoration4 temples

Izanami no Mikoto

fire preventionmaneki-neko matchmakingmarriage ties3 temples

Izanami no Mikoto

wolf guardian protection1 temples

Izanami-no-mikoto

kingdom protection prayerssafe childbirthwater source blessing3 temples

Izanami-no-mikoto (Kumano Gongen)

community protectionillness recoverymountain shrine protection3 temples

Jingu Kogo

child rearingfamily protectionlongevity water blessing6 temples

Jizo Bosatsu

communion with deceasedconsolation of the bereavedcrane guardian protection10 temples

Juichimen Kannon

Kannon compassionall-round wish grantingchild-bestowing camphor tree22 temples

Juichimen Kannon

cancer wardingyakuyokeyakuyoke and love luck3 temples

Juichimen Senju Kannon

eye disease healinggood fortune wishesisland guardian prayers5 temples

Kagutsuchi no Kami

fire prevention tengu1 temples

Kamimusubi no Okami

invincible bodily protection1 temples

Kamotaketsunumi-no-Mikoto

warding off misfortune1 temples

Kaname-ishi sacred stone

earthquake suppressionpinning earthquake catfish2 temples

Kannon Bosatsu

compassionate protectionfortune and success2 temples

Kannon Bosatsu

Basho pilgrimage sitegiant wooden Kannonisland guardian temple3 temples

Kengun Okami (Takeiwatatsu)

regional guardian1 temples

Kobo Daishi

birthplace blessingseternal meditation blessingspilgrimage guidance5 temples

Kobo Daishi (Kukai)

ancestral memorialwarding off misfortune2 temples

Konohanasakuya-hime-no-mikoto

Fuji climbing safetychild blessingfire protection3 temples

Kora Tamatare-no-mikoto

lifespan and protection1 temples

Kumano Gongen

cave shrine protection1 temples

Kumano Okami

lantern festival guardiannagatoko sacred hallzeniarai money washing3 temples

Kumano Okami

district protection1 temples

Kumano Okami (three Kumano gods)

island protection1 temples

Kunitokotachi-no-mikoto

Mt Myoko worshipland stability2 temples

Kunitokotachi-no-Mikoto

directional protectionspiritual calling protection2 temples

Kuse Kannon

salvation from suffering1 temples

Miroku Bosatsu

diabetes and eye healingfuture Buddha salvationfuture buddha salvation6 temples

Myoken Bosatsu (Hokushin)

fate and direction protection1 temples

Nichiren Shonin

Lotus Sutra devotionNichiren memorial devotionovercoming crisis3 temples

Nii-no-ama (Taira no Tokiko)

water safety1 temples

Niutsuhime-no-Okami

protection from misfortune1 temples

Nyoirin Kannon

beauty and love luckfulfilling wisheskannon salvation & mercy12 temples

Nyoirin Kannon

mountain sanctuary blessings1 temples

Nyoirin Kannon (Miroku)

compassionate protection1 temples

Oguchi Magami (wolf deity)

wolf guardian against evil1 temples

Oguchi Magami (wolf deity)

dog and pet protection1 temples

Oguchi-no-Magami (wolf deity)

dog blessing and protection1 temples

Oikazuchi-no-kami

lightning protection1 temples

Ojin Tenno

children and family protectioncity protectioncommunity protection11 temples

Ojin Tenno (Hachiman)

Kichijoji area protectioncareer and fortune luckcareer breakthrough16 temples

Okamuzumi-no-mikoto

children's protection1 temples

Okibitsuhiko no Mikoto

momotaro demon wardingregional guardian luckvictory over evil3 temples

Okihayawake no Mikoto

earthquake protection1 temples

Okuninushi-no-Mikoto

children's protection1 temples

Omononushi-no-Kami

household protection1 temples

Oohiko-no-Mikoto

warding off evil1 temples

Oya Kannon (Senju Kannon)

rock-carved kannon blessing1 temples

Oyamakui no Kami

yakuyoke town guardian1 temples

Oyamakui no Mikoto

Yamadera guardian1 temples

Oyamakui-no-kami

business success and promotionprosperity sanno-santown protection sanno3 temples

Prince Tsunenaga (Tsunenaga Shinno)

escaping difficulties1 temples

Reiken Hayataro

pet health and protection1 temples

Reiken Shippei Taro

pet protection1 temples

Rushana Butsu

precepts and protection1 temples

Sakura Sogo

protector of common people1 temples

Samuhara Okami (Three Creator Gods)

invincible protection ring1 temples

Sanjusan Kannon

spiral pilgrimage merit1 temples

Sanko Inari Okami

finding lost catsmoney washing and love2 temples

Sanpo Kojin

kitchen and fire protection1 temples

Sarutahiko Okami

en-musubi matchmakingguidance and directionguidance and direction luck6 temples

Sasamuta-no-Okami (Amaterasu)

general protection1 temples

Senju Kannon

1200 rakan blessingschild grantingfamily safety3 temples

Senju Kannon

ancestral spirit mountaincape fudaraku maritime safetycompassionate protection17 temples

Shaka Nyorai

47 ronin memorialDate family bodaijiFujiwara clan protection44 temples

Shaka Nyorai (living Shaka)

living buddha blessing1 temples

Shaka Nyorai (Lotus Sutra)

lotus sutra protection1 temples

Shibarare Jizo Bosatsu

theft prevention binding rite1 temples

Shiro the Loyal Dog

dog protection & loyalty1 temples

Sho Kannon

Date clan ancestral templeGenpei war memorialchild raising & korori46 temples

Sho Kannon

cosplay event pilgrimagemisfortune removal2 temples

Shomen Kongo

controlling desires1 temples

Sozen-sama

horse protection festival1 temples

Sugawara no Michizane

exam successfire and flood protectionlovers' union16 temples

Takachiho Sumegami

warding off misfortune1 temples

Takamimusubi no Okami

invincible bodily protection1 temples

Takeiwatatsu-no-mikoto

abundant harvestcommunity protection2 temples

Takeminakata-no-kami

hunting and victoryspring farming blessingwarding off evil4 temples

Thousand-armed Kannon

healing children's illnesshuman connection blessingsisland sanctuary blessings5 temples

Thousand-armed Kannon

back and nerve painboke-fuji & evil wardingchild-granting prayer20 temples

Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tosho Daigongen)

Kanazawa castle guardianchild grantingluck in decisive contests5 temples

Tsukiyomi-no-mikoto

moon and tide blessingvolcano protection2 temples

Ukanomitama and frog spirit

safe return and fire protection1 temples

Ukanomitama no Mikoto

cutting bad tieshemorrhoid healinglottery and ticket winning4 temples

Ukanomitama-no-mikoto

lottery luck (tomizuka)lottery winning luckmatchmaking8 temples

Yamato Takeru-no-mikoto

career climbing luckeye disease healinggrass-cutting sword valor8 temples

Yodohime-no-mikoto

community protectionriver and sea safety2 temples

Yokai spirits

warding evil spirits1 temples

Zao Gongen

ascetic rebirth pilgrimagemountain ascetic courage2 temples

Where to visit

Saitama

Anraku-ji Yoshimi Kannon (Bando 11)

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Bokuun-ji (Chichibu 6)

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Chosen-in (Chichibu 29)

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Daiji-ji (Chichibu 10)

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Enyu-ji (Chichibu 26)

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Godo-ji (Chichibu 18)

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Hodosan Jinja

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Imamiya-bo (Chichibu 14)

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Jiko-ji (Bando 9)

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Jion-ji (Bando 12)

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Jorin-ji (Chichibu 17)

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Kannon-in (Chichibu 31)

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Kannon-ji (Chichibu 21)

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Nosaka-ji (Chichibu 12)

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Saiko-ji (Chichibu 16)

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Shinpuku-ji (Chichibu 2)

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Shoho-ji Iwadono Kannon (Bando 10)

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Shorin-ji (Chichibu 15)

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Tokyo

Akiba Jinja

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Chanoki Jinja (Nihonbashi Shichifukujin)

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Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu

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Ichigaya Kameoka Hachimangu

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Iwai Jinja

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Jorenji (Tokyo Daibutsu)

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Juban Inari Jinja

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Juniso Kumano Jinja

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Kokage Jinja (in Azusami Tenjinsha)

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Meaka Fudo Nankoku-ji

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Meguro Fudo Ryusen-ji

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Mejiro Fudo Konjo-in

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Meki Fudo Saisho-ji

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Musashino Hachimangu

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Namiyoke Inari Jinja

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Namiyoke Jinja

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Nanzoin (Shibarare Jizo)

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Oji Jinja

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Sanko Inari Jinja

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