Tono-go Hachimangu Shrine 【Cat Shrine】 Otorasama Goshuin (Red Seal) for matchmaking • Beloved Cats' Health and Longevity 【Details】 Tono-go Hachimangu Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 1189 by Azonuma Hirotsuna, who was granted the Tono region by Minamoto no Yoritomo, to enshrine the Hachiman deity, his family's guardian god. It is deeply revered by the local people as the general guardian of the Tono region. This shrine, with a long history of over 800 years since its founding, enshrines Emperor Ojin and is known as the shrine that enshrines Gongensama, who appears in the 110th story of the Tono Monogatari (Tales of Tono). It is also a rare shrine where the "Cat Shrine" is built, enshrining Otorasama, the enshrined deity. They have many cats, and they protected a stray tabby cat (Otora), who was the fifth shrine cat and served as a signboard cat. In 2013, it is said that she disappeared into Hachimanyama after her last visit to the main shrine. In recent years, pets, including dogs and cats, and other creatures are positioned as important members of the family. Prayers are offered for their healthy daily lives, including health, longevity, recovery from illness, good luck, and fortune. To prevent bending during shipping, it will be placed in a shipping box and carefully packaged, so please rest assured. ※ Size Height: Approximately 15.0 cm Width: Approximately 10.5 cm