Haritsuna Shrine Aichi - Haritsuna Shrine Goshuin (red seal) Deities: Owari Hariname Muraji no Mikoto (Main deity) Tamahime no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto, Kikurihime no Mikoto, Okuninushi no Mikoto Taketsutsukusa no Mikoto, Taketaori no Mikoto, Takenetane no Mikoto, Shirashirone no Mikoto (Otsunane no Mikoto), Oarata no Mikoto History: Haritsuna Shrine is a shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyoicho (a list of shrines compiled in the Engi era). It has been enshrined on the peak of Inuyama (near the current Inuyama Castle keep) since ancient times, and was the general guardian deity of the Mino and Owari regions. The founding year is unknown, but it has been enshrined in this Inuyama area for over 1,000 years, as it is mentioned in the Engishiki. As mentioned above, it was originally located near the current Inuyama Castle keep, but was moved to Hakusan-daira (a mountain east of the current location) in 1537 when Inuyama Castle was built, and then moved to Naguri-cho, within the city, in 1606. Finally, in 1882, after the Meiji Restoration, it was moved to its current location. During the Inuyama Festival, the portable shrines are carried to Hakusan-daira (Kojima-cho) and Naguri-cho, where the shrine was previously located. Divine Virtues: It is widely revered not only in Inuyama but also throughout the country as a god of safe childbirth, conception, warding off evil from all directions, warding off bad luck, and longevity. Since ancient times, it has been revered by many, including the lords of Inuyama Castle. In particular, it is said to be especially beneficial for safe childbirth, conception, and longevity, as Oda Nobunaga's uncle, Oda Nobuyasu, prayed for safe childbirth and longevity and dedicated a hand-carved dog.