Fujiwara no Umakai

Fujiwara no Umakai
Fujiwara no Umakai drawn by Kikuchi Yōsai
Born	694
Died	737
Nationality	Japanese
Parents	Fujiwara no Fuhito (father)

Fujiwara no Umakai (藤原 宇合^?, 694 – September 7, 737) was a Japanese statesman, courtier, general and politician during the Nara period. The third son of Fujiwara no Fuhito, he founded the Shikike ("Ceremonials") branch of the Fujiwara clan.

He was a diplomat during the reign of Empress Genshō; and he was minister during the reign of Emperor Shōmu. In the Imperial court, Umakai was the chief of protocol (Shikibu-kyō).

This member of the Fujiwara clan was son of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Umakai had three brothers: Muchimaro, Fusasaki, and Maro. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.

Umakai's children included: Fujiwara no Hirotsugu and Fujiwara no Momokawa