Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

The Main Shrine of Hikawa Shrine Group, With 280 Shrines Across Kanto

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This ancient shrine is said to have over 2,400 years of history. Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine is the head shrine of the Kanto region’s Hikawa shrine group, which includes Kawagoe’s Hikawa Shrine, and it has a beautiful and majestic atmosphere.

The path leading up to the shrine extends 2km north and south from Nakasendo, and both sides are lined with beautiful zelkova trees. During hatsumode, or the first shrine visit of the new year, the shrine is packed with many worshippers.

Highlights

  • Main shrine of the Hikawa Shrine Group, with over 280 shrines across the Kanto region.
  • Beautiful zelkova trees line the 2km approach.
  • Adjacent to Omiya Park, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

Photos

  • Beautiful vermillion tower gate

    Beautiful vermillion tower gate

  • Beautiful vermillion tower gate

    Beautiful vermillion tower gate

  • The Haiden Hall

    The Haiden Hall

Reviews

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  • Elva Liu

    最大的特色就是有各式各樣戀愛相關的御守之類,是結良緣的必去景點~

Details

Name in Japanese
武蔵一宮 氷川神社
Postal Code
330-0803
Address
1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama
Telephone
048-641-0137
Admission
Free
Closed
No holidays
Hours
March, April, September, October: 5:30am-5:30pm
May-August: 5:00am-6:00pm
January, February, November, December: 6:00am-5:00pm
Access
About a 15-minute walk from the east exit of the JR Keihin Tohoku Line and JR Saikyo Line’s Omiya Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)