Mizuhanome-no-Kami is a Shinto deity associated with water, particularly water used for irrigation and agriculture, and is mentioned in early Japanese chronicles such as the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. This deity is venerated at various shrines across Japan, often in connection with wells, rivers, and rainfall, reflecting the vital role of water in sustaining rice cultivation and community life. Worship practices tied to Mizuhanome-no-Kami are rooted in agrarian traditions that sought harmony with natural water sources.