Meishin-taisha

Hirota Shrine

廣田神社

/ Hirota Jinja

Nijunisha
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
201 [Jingu Kogo era]

Nijunisha, lower eight. Enshrines the 'rough spirit' of Amaterasu. Described in Nihon Shoki as Hyogo Prefecture's most ancient shrine.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

34.7556, 135.3392

Physical Address

7-7 Taisha-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo

兵庫県西宮市大社町7-7

Access

Nishinomiya Station (Hankyu)

15 min walk

Hours

Dawn to dusk

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

Where is Hirota Shrine located?

Hirota Shrine is located in Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo. The full address is: 7-7 Taisha-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo.

What deities are enshrined at Hirota Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami.

What blessings can you pray for at Hirota Shrine?

Hirota Shrine is known for: Victory, National Protection.