Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

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Photo: Sophia Warren / JT

For those in love, looking for love, and everything in between, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is the perfect place to visit! Not to be confused with Hikawa Shrine in Omiya Ward, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is said to be about 1,500 years old and enshrines five deities, all of who are a part of the same family. Two pairs of the enshrined deities are married, making the Shinto shrine a popular place to pray for good fortune in marriage and family.

Overview

Address

2-11 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama (Directions)

Hours

5:30 - 17:30 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 5:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 5:30 - 17:30
Thursday 5:30 - 17:30
Friday 5:30 - 17:30
Saturday 5:30 - 17:30
Sunday 5:30 - 17:30
Holidays 5:30 - 17:30

Price

Free entry

Phone Number

049-222-5399

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