Hikawa Shrine
氷川神社
Hikawa Shrine is a historic head shrine with a grand approach, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese spirituality.
What it is
- Head shrine for about 280 Hikawa Shrines.
- Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Inadahime-no-Mikoto, and Onamuchi-no-Mikoto.
- Designated a Kanpei-taisha under the modern shrine ranking system.
- Emperor Meiji designated it a Chokusai-sha in 1868.
What to see
- A 2-kilometer main approach.
- Three large torii gates along the approach.
- Approach lined with 30 types of trees, including zelkova.
- Located on the edge of the former Minuma marsh.
When to go
- Annual Bonfire Noh performance in May.
Getting there
- Accessible from Omiya-koen Station.
- Accessible from Kita-omiya Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒330-0803 埼玉県さいたま市大宮区高鼻町1-407 Open in Google Maps
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