Banshū Kuni Soja

This prestigious shrine, long revered as the tutelary shrine of Harima Province, enshrines many deities from throughout Harima and serves the crucial role of protecting the entire province. Situated at the center of Himeji, this sanctuary has functioned as a political and cultural center for the region throughout its long history. Especially as the guardian deity of Harima, it has received devoted reverence from numerous feudal lords and military commanders, and has walked alongside the region's development as a shrine of distinguished heritage.