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Hikawa Shrine

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氷川神社

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine with a serene atmosphere, offering a glimpse into local spiritual heritage.

Hikawa Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Tokyo, also called Katsushika Hikawa Shrine.
  • Founded in 1199 or between 1573-1591.
  • Received a分霊 from Musashi Province's Hikawa Shrine.
  • Served as the tutelary shrine for Shimochiba Village.

What to see

  • Hachioji Shrine, a subsidiary shrine founded in 1178.
  • Hachioji Shrine was merged here in 1912.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Horikiri-Shobuen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区堀切5-38-10 Open in Google Maps

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