【 Hanamaki City: Itachibei Inari Shrine, Where You Can Meet the Shrine Cat 】 Sil-chan's Goshuin (Temple Stamp) - Good Luck • Health • Longevity • Financial Luck • Wealth 【Details】 Itachibei Inari Shrine was founded in the era of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, in the first year of Tenwa (1681). Lord Shigenobu, the 29th lord of the Nanbu clan, donated the Itachibei field as the shrine grounds based on divine revelation. As one of the three Inari shrines of the Nanbu 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 luck, 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 (a Shinto wand) and disappeared after being placed at the current location of the shrine." This legend is also the origin of the shrine's name. Deities enshrined: Ukanomitama no Mikoto, Toyouke-hime no Mikoto This time, we visited a shrine that protects animals as part of a program for protecting dogs and cats, or a shrine that enshrines dogs and cats. This shrine protects a stray cat (Sil-chan), who recently underwent surgery successfully and is now active as the shrine cat and mascot of Itachibei Inari Shrine. Sil-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 (temple stamp) for your pet, praying for their health, longevity, recovery from illness, good luck, and good fortune? For shipping, we will place it in a transportation box to prevent bending and will provide careful packaging, so please rest assured. ※ Size Length: Approximately 15.0 cm Width: Approximately 10.5 cm #CatShrine #Cat #Neko #Offering #Omamori #Charm #MascotCat #ProtectedDog #ProtectedCat #Blessing #SacredTree #Goshuin #CatCharacter #CatFigure #CatStrap #Weasel #InariShrine