It is the most prestigious shrine in Kohoku (area north of Lake Biwa), that is described in "Sandaijitsuroku" as being given shinkai (ranks granted to Shinto gods) of Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade) in 859.
『三代実録』には、貞観(日本)元年に従四位下の神階を賜ったとの記述がある湖北随一の名社である。