The shrine's sacred golden osmanthus tree is over 1,200 years old, making it one of Japan's oldest. When it blooms in autumn, its fragrance fills the entire grounds.

Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed here for the revival of the Minamoto clan before launching his successful campaign. A stone where he and his wife Masako rested still remains on the grounds.

The shrine's sacred rope at the main gate measures 2 meters thick, requiring enormous effort to create and replace during ceremonies.

A volcanic rock called 'Tatari-ishi' (Curse Stone) sits near the entrance, believed to have been carried here during Mount Fuji's eruption centuries ago.