Haritsuna Jinja is the shrine to the local gods in the Inuyama area and sit on the hill just below the Inuyama-jô inner keep. It’s most closely associated with childbirth, pregnancy, and longevity and has in its collection a wooden statue of a dog which was a gift from the castle’s famed master, Oda Nobuyasu.

For the casual: 4. For the educated: 4.

If you’re going to Inuyama-jô, then it’s more than likely that you will visit this shrine. A lovely shrine in a great area, I’m not quite sure it’s a go to destination when compared to the castle which stands just up the hill. If you are there, be sure to enjoy the view from the balcony.