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Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Saitama · Saitama · Shrines & Temples
Japanese name: 武蔵一宮 氷川神社
Photo: Umako / CC0 · Source ↗ WHAT TO DO Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Head shrine of the 280-odd Hikawa shrines in the Kanto region. The "great shrine dwelling" is held to be the origin of the place name Omiya.
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Address 1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya Ward, Saitama
Hours & fees Hours: Spring and autumn (March, April, September, October) 5:30-17:30
Summer (May to August) 5:00-18:00
Winter (November to February) 6:00-17:00
Prayer ceremony times (planned) 9:00-16:00 (every 30 minutes)
Booking & access Parking: Available
Phone: 048-641-0137
Themes See, Temples & shrines, Central Area Contents Overview Official website Before you go Check before you visit · References Overview Head shrine of the 280-odd Hikawa shrines in the Kanto region. The "great shrine dwelling" is held to be the origin of the place name Omiya.
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