Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Itatehyozu Shrine
射楯兵主神社
/ Itatehyozu Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00
Overview
Itatehyozu Shrine, commonly known as Himeji Sosha, served as the general shrine (sosha) where all the deities of Harima Province were collectively worshipped. Located near Himeji Castle, it remains one of the most important shrines in the Himeji area and hosts the grand Nada no Kenka Matsuri festival.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Itatsu No Kami
primary Deity
⛩
Hyozu No Kami
primary Deity
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.8372, 134.6856
Physical Address
190 Sosha Honmachi, Himeji-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県姫路市総社本町190
Access
Himeji Station (JR Sanyo Line)
15 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Related Shrines
Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Independent Agriculture
Obihiro Shrine
帯廣神社
Hokkaido · Obihiro
Independent Agriculture
Tarumaezan Shrine
樽前山神社
Hokkaido · Tomakomai
Independent Mountain Safety
Biei Shrine
美瑛神社
Hokkaido · Biei
Independent Relationship Bonds
Asahikawa Shrine
旭川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Independent Development
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Itatehyozu Shrine?
Itatehyozu Shrine, commonly known as Himeji Sosha, served as the general shrine (sosha) where all the deities of Harima Province were collectively worshipped. Located near Himeji Castle, it remains one of the most important shrines in the Himeji area and hosts the grand Nada no Kenka Matsuri festival.
Where is Itatehyozu Shrine located?
Itatehyozu Shrine is located in Himeji-shi, Hyogo. The full address is: 190 Sosha Honmachi, Himeji-shi, Hyogo.