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Hikawa Jinja

Saitama · Saitama · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 武蔵一宮 氷川神社

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WHAT TO DOHikawa Jinja

The head shrine of some 280 Hikawa shrines nationwide. Its approach runs about two kilometres, among the longest in Japan.

WHERESaitama

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The head shrine of some 280 Hikawa shrines nationwide. Its approach runs about two kilometres, among the longest in Japan.

About this place

Musashi Ichinomiya is an alternative name for a shrine. There are three shrines that call themselves Musashi Ichinomiya. Ono Shrine - Tama, Tokyo Hikawa Shrine - Omiya Ward, Saitama Hikawa Nyotai Shrine - Midori Ward, Saitama

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Key facts

Founded:473 BC (traditional) Shrine rank:Ichinomiya of Musashi Province Lineage:Hikawa Shrine (about 280 shrines nationwide) Blessings:Matchmaking, Warding off evil

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