Sumi Deguchi

Sumi Deguchi
Born(1883-02-03)February 3, 1883
Ayabe, Kyoto, Japan
DiedMarch 31, 1952(1952-03-31) (aged 69)
Resting placeAyabe, Kyoto, Japan
35°17′12″N 135°15′20″E / 35.28667°N 135.25556°E / 35.28667; 135.25556
OccupationReligious leader
TitleSecond Spiritual Leader of Oomoto
PredecessorNao Deguchi
SuccessorNaohi Deguchi
SpouseOnisaburo Deguchi

Sumi Deguchi (出口 すみ) (February 3, 1883 – March 31, 1952), also known as Sumiko Deguchi (出口 すみ子), was the Second Spiritual Leader of the Japanese new religious organization Oomoto. She was the daughter of Nao Deguchi, wife of Onisaburo Deguchi, those who are the founders of Oomoto, and was the mother of Naohi Deguchi, the Third Spiritual Leader.