The term , also known as amatsukami which translates to "celestial deities" or "heavenly gods" encompasses all kami gods in Shinto that resides in Takamagahara or "High Plains of Heaven," from whom the Japanese imperial line supposedly descended.
The term, also known as amatsukami which translates to "celestial deities" or "heavenly gods," refers to all kami gods in Shinto that reside in Takamagahara or "High Plains of Heaven." These deities are believed to be the ancestors of the Japanese imperial line.