The chief guardian shrine of Isesaki, revered by citizens since ancient times. As the guardian shrine of the Isesaki domain, regular visits by domain lords were customary during the feudal era. A zelkova tree over 400 years old towers in the grounds, enhancing the solemnity of the sacred precinct. The main hall dates from the late Edo period with exquisitely carved decorations. The January daruma …

The founding date is unknown, but tradition holds it was already established here in the Heian period. In the medieval period, it gathered devotion from local lords of Isesaki for prayers of military fortune. In 1590, with Tokugawa Ieyasu's entry into the Kanto region, it became the guardian shrine …