Shinto shrine
Haritsuna Jinja
針綱神社（はりつなじんじゃ）
Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture
A shikinaisha listed in the Engishiki, right beside Inuyama Castle, which has long been regarded as the sō-chinju (general guardian shrine) of the Nōbi region. It enshrines ten kami, beginning with its main kami, Owari no Harinane no Muraji no Mikoto.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Owari no Harinane no Muraji no Mikoto (main kami), Tamahime no Mikoto, Izanagi no Mikoto, Kukurihime no Mikoto, Ōnamuchi no Mikoto, 建筒草命, 建多乎利命, Takeinadane no Mikoto, 尻調根命 (尾綱根命), Ōarata no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the year of its founding is unknown, but long ago it stood around where the keep of Inuyama Castle is now. With the building of Inuyama Castle in 1537 it moved to 白山平, in 1606 to Naguri-machi, and in 1882 to its present site. During the Inuyama Festival, the mikoshi is carried to its former site.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 針綱神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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