Hikawa Shrine (Sakura-ku)
氷川神社
Visit this historic shrine, founded in the Oei era, to see its unique Edo-period architecture.
What it is
- A Hikawa Shrine in Saitama City's Sakura-ku.
- Founded during the Oei era (1394-1428).
- Received a divided spirit from Omiya-ku's Hikawa Shrine.
- Known as "Kami no Miya" (Upper Shrine).
What to see
- Main shrine building, dating to the mid-Edo period.
- Building is a nikensha nagare-zukuri style.
- Main shrine building has a persimmon-shingle roof.
- It is a Saitama City Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
Getting there
- 11-minute walk from Naka-Urawa Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県さいたま市桜区西堀8-26-1 Open in Google Maps
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