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Hikawa Shrine

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Hikawa Shrine is a historic village shrine in Ageo City with elaborate carvings and seasonal festivals.

Hikawa Shrine
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What it is

  • A tutelary shrine for three villages.
  • Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
  • Formerly known as Futatsumiya Hikawa Shrine.

What to see

  • The main hall, built in 1855.
  • Elaborate carvings on the main hall.
  • Main hall carvings are a city cultural property.

When to go

  • Spring festival is on April 15th.
  • Autumn festival is on November 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県上尾市二ツ宮877 Open in Google Maps

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