According to historical records, Yaei Shrine was established during the Bunroku era (1592-1595) when a branch of the deity was transferred from Kumano Shrine, a former national shrine in Yatsuka County, Shimane Prefecture (formerly Izumo Province, Io County), and worshiped there. Since its founding, the shrine has been highly revered as the guardian deity of the former Kino Village, with a shrine seat established and rituals held there. In 1872, it was designated a village shrine, with a priest appointed to serve it. The shrine's name was also changed to Yaei Shrine at that time. The summer festival, held in July, features a parade. Centered around a portable shrine and phoenix palanquin, the procession includes the head of the parishioners, Sarutahiko, a priest, shrine maidens, magistrates, and children's lion dancers, and it thoroughly circles the shrine grounds. A parade of floats is also held on the evacuation road, attracting tens of thousands of spectators each year.