This shrine enshrines Kurehatori, a woman who is said to have arrived here from the state of Wu during the reign of Emperor Ojin and introduced weaving and dyeing techniques to Japan. During the reign of Emperor Ojin, Achi-no-kami and his son, Tsuka-no-kami, were sent to the Chinese state of Wu to ask for weavers who could weave and dye textiles. After a long journey, they arrived in Wu and requested the King of Wu to allow them to come to Japan with four weavers: Kurehatori, Ayahatori, Ehime, and Otohime. After arriving here, the weavers worked tirelessly day and night weaving fabrics and passing on their techniques, which is said to have led to the creation of countless types of clothing in Japan suited to the seasons, genders, and social classes. Because of this history, many people involved in textiles and clothing come to pray at the shrine.