During the time of the 11th Emperor Suinin, Nomi no Sukune, a powerful clan from Izumo, received this land as a reward for winning a sumo match with Taima no Kehaya. It is said that this shrine began when Susanoo no Mikoto was enshrined. In the mid-Heian period, it was enshrined together with Sugawara no Michizane, a descendant of Nomi no Sukune, but it fell into disrepair after being hit by fire during the Sengoku wars. After that, Toyotomi Hideyoshi protected him as a god who protected the demon gate of Osaka Castle, and since then it has become popular as a guardian deity to ward off demons and protect people in the northern part of Kawachi. In 1602, Toyotomi Hideyori, with Katsumoto Katagiri as chief magistrate, repaired and constructed the main shrine, south gate, and other parts. The main hall of Sangensha, built in a traditional style, with a cypress bark roof and vermilion lacquer, is designated as a national important cultural property as a building that expresses the essence of Momoyama architecture. In honor of the enshrined deity, Michizane Sugawara, many red and white plum trees are planted on the grounds, brightening up the early spring.