Hikawa Shrine (Shibuya-ku)

What it is

• Ancient shrine in Shibuya-ku, also called Hatagaya Hikawa Shrine.
• Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Toyouke Hime-no-Mikoto, and Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto.
• Mentioned in documents from the Eiroku era (1558-1569).

What to see

• Main shrine rebuilt in 1956.
• Main shrine made of cypress wood with a copper plate roof.

When to go

• Grand festival is held on September 24th.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station.
• 15-minute walk from Hatagaya Station.
• 1-minute walk from Honmachi Gochome bus stop.
• 3-minute walk from Yayoi-cho Sanchome bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.