[3] According to the Nihon Shoki, Nagata was founded by Empress Jingū at the beginning of the 3rd century along with Hirota Shrine.

[2] From 1871 through 1946, the Nagata was officially designated one of the kanpei-chūsha (官幣中社),[4] meaning that it stood in the second tier of government supported shrines which were especially venerated by the imperial family.

An autumn matsuri in October is a special day (en'nichi) for the kami Kotoshironushi.

[5] A setsubun observance in February is the Tsuina-shiki Shinji, which engages hopes for safety in the home and averting misfortune.

[6] This Shinto purification ritual is designated as an intangible cultural heritage event.