Furuoya Hachiman Shrine
古尾谷八幡神社
Ancient shrine in Kawagoe, home to important cultural properties and a unique festival.
What it is
- Founded in 863.
- Dedicated to a spirit from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine.
- Land donated by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
What to see
- Shrine building is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
- Former main shrine building is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
- Large kettle for hot water is a City Tangible Cultural Property.
- Shuinjo of Tokugawa Shoguns is a City Tangible Cultural Property.
- Yakushi Nyorai statue discovered in 1975.
When to go
- Horo Matsuri is an Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 36-minute walk from Minami-Furuya Station on the Kawagoe Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県川越市古谷本郷1408 Open in Google Maps
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