Mentioned in the Nihon-shoki, Japan's second-oldest historical document, Kureha Shrine still keeps the traditions of its past alive today. Kureha's name is written with the Chinese characters for "kimono fabric." During the reign of the 15th emperor of Japan, two artisan sisters, Kurehatori and Ayahatori, came to Japan from China. They took up residence in the area, sharing their knowledge of sewing and weaving techniques with the local population. In later years, the name of the shrine came to mean silk fabric. For that reason, the shrine attracts worshippers who work in the apparel industry. The older sister, Kurehatori, is enshrined here, while the younger Ayahatori is enshrined at Ikeda shrine in the mountains. The shrine is bustling with visitors every year in January on the day of its "Toka Ebisu" festival.