 The "Jinchōkan" was believed to have the prerogative to summon the Mishaguji onto individuals and objects whenever its presence was called for.Though officially the Upper Shrine's chief priest and as incarnate deity, an object of worship, the Suwa "Ōhōri" had little, if any, actual power over the shrine's affairs, which rested in the hands of the Moriya "Jinchōkan", with his unique relationship to the Mishaguji and his knowledge of closely guarded secret traditions passed down via word of mouth only to the heir to the office.In fact, it was due to the "Jinchōkan" summoning the Mishaguji onto the "Ōhōri" during the investiture ceremony that the latter became a living deity.