| Itatehyozu Shrine (Japanese: 板手兵主神社, Itatehyōzu Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan.[1] It is located just outside of Himeji Castle.[2] It is renowned for its Single Mountain Rite held every 60 years and Three Mountains Rite held every 20 years. The shrine's rituals are related to rituals at Iwa Shrine a famous nearby shrine.[1] It is a Sōja shrine and enshrines all the gods of Harima Province.[3] It is a Beppyo shrine, or a shrine that is particularly notable in a certain way with a significant history to it.[4] |
