In Koedo Kawagoe, there are many shrines that bring benefits especially in the realms of marriage. They include Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, Kawagoe Kumano Shrine, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and more.
This time, we'd like to introduce the most famous Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe.
About Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
| Name | Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine |
| Entrance fee | Free Admission |
| Opening hours | 9: 00-17: 00 （24 hours if admission only） |
| Address | 2-11, Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, Japan |
| Phone number | 049-224-0589 |
| Official site | https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/(Japanese) |
It is reported that Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine was built about 1,500 years ago.
Adored as the tutelary shrine for all of Kawagoe during the Edo Period. The shrine is also famous today for venerating a matchmaking deity.
main shrine
Today's main shrine is sculpted in detail and is an important cultural property of the prefecture.
gateway arch (torii)
The gateway arch (torii) is the largest one made of wood in Japan.
Free visit to shrines.
Emmusubi Ema（votive picture tablet）
Ema Tunnel
This is Ema Tunnel.A popular shooting spot.
It is said that if you write your wish on the ema and tie it within the shrine grounds and your wish will come true.
Access from the station
Nearest station
Seibu-Shinjuku Line, the fastest to the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.25 minutes on foot from Hon-Kawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.
Get off at Hon-Kawagoe Station, which is nearby tourist spots(the Kurazukuri zone).