Listed in the Engishiki, an ancient Japanese compilation of government statutes. The gods of three districts are enshrined here, including Hineno. One of five great shrines of historical Izumi prefecture, the Izumi-no-Kuni Go-sha. The first emperor of Japan's parents are enshrined here. During the Kamakura period, Hineno developed under the ownership of an aristocratic family, and it became known as Oiseki Daimyojin. However, the shrine was lost to fire at the hands of Hideyoshi. The current shrine is a reconstruction built by Hideyoshi's son and has been selected as an Osaka prefecture designated cultural property. The "Makura Matsuri" or "Pillow Festival" takes place every May. Participants attach colorful pillows to bamboo sticks and parade around while singing. The Yu Matsuri or water festival, held in July, is a festival in which people thank the gods for water and pray for health and a bountiful harvest by offering dances to the gods.