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Maekawa Shrine

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前川神社

Maekawa Shrine, a historic local shrine, enshrines ancient deities and offers a glimpse into local heritage.

Maekawa Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Seki Daimyojin (Munakata Sanjojin).
  • Auxiliary shrines honor Amaterasu Omikami and other deities.
  • Founded as Seki Jinja, later renamed Maekawa Shrine in 1965.
  • Its founding year is unknown due to a 1512 fire.

What to see

  • The inner main hall, a Kawaguchi City cultural property.

When to go

  • The annual festival is held on October 17.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県川口市前川3-49-1 Open in Google Maps

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