Because the temple's principal image Bishamonten is regarded as a war deva associated with the historical event and the guardian deity of the temple is the tiger, players of Hanshin Tigers (one of professional baseball teams) visit here to pray for victory.
戦勝祈願の故事、毘沙門天を本尊とし、虎を守り神とすることから、阪神タイガースの選手が必勝祈願に訪れる。