Egota Hikawa Shrine
氷川神社
Historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 1460, known for its traditional lion dance.
What it is
- Founded in 1460.
- Tutelary shrine of Egota Village.
- Originally named Hikawa Myojinsha.
- Renamed Hikawa Shrine in the Meiji era.
What to see
- Current Kaguraden built in 1847.
- Kaguraden used as main shrine building until 1932.
When to go
- Annual festival in October features Sanbiki Shishimai.
- Egota no Shishimai is a Tokyo Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 11-minute walk from Shin-Egota Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都中野区江古田3-13-3 Open in Google Maps
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