Inuyama | Haritsugu Shrine, the guardian deity of the Nobi region for thousands of years

#July Good Places 2025 ✓ Haritsugu Shrine One of the twin shrines under Inuyama Castle, Haritsugu Shrine is listed in the Enki Shikigami Book. It has been enshrined on the peak of Inuyama since ancient times and has been the guardian deity of the Nobi region for thousands of years. Because Oda Nobunaga's uncle Oda Nobuyasu personally carved a wooden dog offering to pray for safe childbirth and longevity, Haritsugu Shrine is widely known for its efficacious effects of smooth childbirth, childbearing, and longevity. The "Inuyama Festival" held regularly in April every year is even more famous. For the worship route of Inuyama Castle and the twin shrines, you can choose to go to Sanko Inari Shrine first, then go up to Inuyama Castle, and then go to Haritsugu Shrine on the way back, and leave along the stone steps down the mountain.