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Motogō Hikawa Shrine

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元郷氷川神社

Motogō Hikawa Shrine is a historic local shrine with a unique bronze statue, easily accessible by train.

Motogō Hikawa Shrine
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What it is

  • One of the Kawaguchi Nine Shrines.
  • Founded in the late Muromachi period.
  • Established by Hirayanagi Kurando.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1622.

What to see

  • A stone Myōjin torii gate, erected in 1855.
  • A bronze statue called Kodakara Inu.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Kawaguchi-Motogō Station.
  • Accessible by bus from Kawaguchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県川口市元郷1-30-2 Open in Google Maps

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