Shinto shrine
Itatehyōzu Jinja
射楯兵主神社（いたてひょうずじんじゃ）
Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture
The Sōja (combined shrine) of Harima Province in Sōsha Honmachi, Himeji, called "Sōja-san". It enshrines Itate no Ōkami and Hyōzu no Ōkami, and the great and lesser myōjin of Harima Province and the kami of its subsidiary shrines are also enshrined together within the grounds.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Itate no Ōkami, Hyōzu no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to the official guide, the Itate kami is said to have been enshrined at 因達里 from before the 8th century, and the Hyōzu kami on Mizuoyama in the 25th year of Emperor Kinmei (564), and in the Engishiki it is listed as a shrine of two seats. In Yōwa 1 (1181) it enshrined together the 174 kami of Harima Province and was called the Sōja, and it moved to its present site with Hideyoshi's construction of Himeji Castle. Its buildings burned in the war and were restored after the war.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 射楯兵主神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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