Takao Hikawa Shrine
氷川神社
Historic shrine near Mt. Takao, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, with a notable lion dance.
What it is
- Shrine founded between 1394 and 1427.
- Also called Takaosanroku Hikawa Shrine.
- Founded by Ooe Bichu-no-kami Morichika.
- Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
What to see
- Main hall, worship hall, and shrine office.
- Current main shrine building dates to 1952.
- Large torii gate rebuilt in 2005.
- Lion dance is a municipal cultural property.
Getting there
- 3-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都八王子市高尾町2258番 Open in Google Maps
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