It was established by the Emperor Uda, and known as the place of birth of Ninna-ji Temple, which was the Monseki-jiin (temples of the high class) of the head temple of Omuro school of the Shingon sect, and where Omron was founded.
宇多天皇の創建で、真言宗御室派の総本山、門跡寺院でもある仁和寺と、オムロンの創業地として知られる。