Sōka Shrine
草加神社
Sōka Shrine is a historic local shrine with a culturally significant main hall, worth visiting for its carvings.
What it is
- Founded during the Tenshō era (1573-1592).
- Originally named Hikawa Shrine.
- Renamed Sōka Shrine in 1909.
- Designated a village shrine in 1873.
What to see
- Main hall is a city-designated cultural property.
- Main hall features diverse carvings.
- Inari Shrine is a subsidiary shrine.
- Hachiman-sha is a subsidiary shrine.
- Mitsumine Shrine is a subsidiary shrine.
- Raiden-sha is a subsidiary shrine.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Sōka Station West Exit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県草加市氷川町2118-4 Open in Google Maps
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