【 Hanamaki City: Itachibei Inari Shrine, Where You Can Meet the Shrine Cat 】Shrine Cat Shiru-chan's Goshuin (Red Seal Stamp) - Good Luck • Longevity • Financial Fortune • Wealth 【Details】 Itachibei Inari Shrine was founded in the era of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun, in the first year of Tenwa (1681). Lord Shigenobu, the 29th Nambu clan lord, donated the Itachibei field as the shrine's grounds based on divine revelation. As one of the three Inari shrines of the Nambu clan, it is a guardian deity of the south, and the lords of the clan have prayed for the peace and prosperity of the people, abundant harvests, and the fulfillment of various wishes, including good luck, financial fortune, and wealth. There is also a legend that "a weasel (itachi) came running and, holding a white paper in its mouth, ran towards the west. The white paper became a gohei (ceremonial wand) and disappeared after being placed at the current location of the shrine," which is also the origin of the shrine's name. Deities: Ukanomitama-no-Mikoto, Toyouke-hime-no-Mikoto This time, we visited a shrine that protects animals as part of a dog and cat protection program. This shrine protects a stray cat (Shiru-chan), who recently underwent surgery successfully and is now active as the shrine cat and mascot of Itachibei Inari Shrine. Shiru-chan is old, but she is plump and friendly, and is supported by the shrine staff and visitors, living a happy life. In recent years, pets, including dogs and cats, and other creatures are considered important members of the family. How about an Omamori (charm) or Goshuin (red seal stamp) for your pet, praying for health, longevity, recovery from illness, good luck, and good fortune? To prevent bending during shipping, we will place the item in a shipping box and pack it carefully, so please rest assured. ※ Size Length: Approximately 14.8 cm Width: Approximately 21.0 cm Cat Shrine / Cat / Neko / Granting / Omamori / Charm / Mascot Cat / Protected Dog / Protected Cat / Divine Favor / Sacred Tree / Goshuin / Cat Character / Cat Figure / Cat Strap / Weasel / Inari Shrine