Hyogo
A Shrine for Victory Prayers, Visited by Worshippers From All Over Japan
Hirota Shrine, whose name is included in Japan's oldest historical book, Nihon Shoki, is the place where Empress Jingu enshrined the spirit of Amaterasu Omikami, the deity who brought her victory in her first overseas expedition after the founding of the country, in Hirota Province, the land of Muko. It is said to have its origin. It has many divine virtues such as good luck, safe childbirth, success in life, success in life, etc., and the precincts, which overlook Hyogo's Nishinomiya City, Ozenhama Beach, and Osaka Bay, span approximately 53,000 square meters. All players, managers, and coaches of the Hanshin Tigers professional baseball team pray for victory just before the opening day of the season, which has been a tradition since the team's founding. Various events are held throughout the year, and many worshipers come from all over Japan.
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