史About
Hikawa Shrine (氷川神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. In order to separate it from Hikawa Shrine in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, it is often called Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. Hikawa Shrine is known for its Reitaisai, or a festival considered the origin of Kawagoe festival, which was registered as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. It's also well known for its "corridor of windchiimes".
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要Quick facts
| Type | Shrine |
|---|---|
| Location | Kawagoe, Saitama |
| Founded | 541 |
| Official website | kawagoehikawa.jp |
| Nearest stations | Hon-Kawagoe Station · 1.7 km Seibu Shinjuku Line Tanomozawa Station · 1.8 km Tobu Tojo Line Kawagoeshi Station · 1.8 km Tobu Tojo Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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何Things you'll often see at a shrine
Torii gate鳥居
Komainu狛犬
Temizuya手水舎
Shimenawa注連縄
Sacred tree御神木
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine?
Hikawa Shrine (氷川神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Where is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine?
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is in Kawagoe, Saitama. The nearest station is Hon-Kawagoe Station (about 1.7 km in a straight line).
When was Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine founded?
541, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/
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