Ishi-no-Hoden (Oshiko Shrine)
In Japanese: 生石神社(石の宝殿)

A shrine whose sacred object is a huge carved block of stone, estimated at about 500 tonnes, cut from the bedrock and seeming to float on water.
National Historic Site
Nearby
- Kakurinji Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Ichijoji Temple ≈ 45 min by car
- Himeji Castle ≈ 55 min by car
- Kokoen Garden ≈ 55 min by car
- Akashi Castle (Akashi Park) ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 25 min walk from JR Hoden Sta.
- Fee
- Adults 100 yen, children 50 yen
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info