There are a total of 226 Japanese gods that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes canonical Shinto kami, major shrine deities, and well-attested regional and folk gods.

Japanese gods are spiritual beings venerated in Shinto and Japanese folk practice. They range from major pantheon figures recorded in early chronicles to localized spirits tied to mountains, trees, and villages. Many embody natural forces, social roles, or historic persons and receive ritual attention at shrines and festivals. They play active roles in community identity, literature, and cultural tourism.

Interesting and little-known facts about Japanese gods:
– There are roughly 80,000–100,000 Shinto shrines across Japan, and many enshrine one or more kami.
– The Kojiki (712 CE) and Nihon Shoki (720 CE) are the earliest written works that list core deities and mythic genealogies.
– Hundreds of regional or folk kami exist; many are venerated only within a single village or neighborhood.
– Many kami represent natural features—mountains, trees, rocks, rivers—reflecting Shinto’s animistic roots.
– Historical figures can be deified; for example, Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined as Tenjin, the kami of scholarship.

The alphabetical index below lists each deity and provides standardized reference fields for quick lookup. Columns include Romanized name (Hepburn), Japanese name (kanji/kana), Domain (1–5 words), Symbols (1–3 items), Principal shrines, Primary sources, and Brief notes.