Hyozu Shrine

Hyozu Shrine stands in Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture, as a shikinaisha (shrine listed in the ancient Engishiki records), and formerly ranked as a prefectural shrine. The name Hyozu reflects its martial character, and it has gathered faith from samurai and commoners alike as a shrine that drives away evil and brings good fortune. Standing within the precinct surrounded by the clear mountains and fields of Tanba, one feels the energy of the earth fill the body and the mind become clear. Through long ages, it has continued to stand alongside the lives of the people of this land, giving those who visit the strength to straighten themselves and take a new step forward.