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Saitama Shrine

Nakayama Shrine

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中山神社

Ancient shrine in Saitama City, one of three Hikawa shrines, with a notable old main hall.

Nakayama Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded in 96 BC.
  • Also known as Nakahikawa Shrine.
  • Dedicated to Ōnamuchi no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto, and Inadahime no Mikoto.
  • One of three Hikawa shrines in the area.

What to see

  • Old main hall from the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
  • Old main hall is a Saitama Prefecture cultural property.

When to go

  • Chinkasai (fire festival) held on December 8.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県さいたま市見沼区中川143 Open in Google Maps

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