Kanayago-jinja Shrine which is located in Nishihida, Hirose-cho, Yasuki City, Shimane Prefecture and which is considered to be the main shrine for Kanayago-kami, has the following legend.
金屋子神の総本社とされる島根県安来市広瀬町西比田にある金屋子神社には、以下の伝説がある。