Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
氷川神社
Saitama · Saitama (Omiya)
Hikawa Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Fusha
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
赤坂氷川神社
/ Akasaka Hikawa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 JPY
Access
8 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
One of the Tokyo Junisha (ten shrines designated by Emperor Meiji in 1868). Its main hall, built in 1730 under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune, remarkably survived the devastating 1945 Tokyo air raids.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
951 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
⛩
secondary Deity
Goddess of rice paddies and marriage; bride rescued from the serpent by Susanoo
Blessings
Shrine Network
Hikawa branch
Head shrine: Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
In Pop Culture
anime / 1991
Sailor Moon Hikawa Shrine in Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Widely considered the model for the fictional Hikawa Shrine where Rei Hino serves as a miko. The name matches exactly.
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.6678, 139.7355
Physical Address
6-10-12 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
東京都港区赤坂6-10-12
Access
Roppongi-Itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line)
8 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Akasaka Hikawa Shrine?
One of the Tokyo Junisha (ten shrines designated by Emperor Meiji in 1868). Its main hall, built in 1730 under the patronage of Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune, remarkably survived the devastating 1945 Tokyo air raids.
Where is Akasaka Hikawa Shrine located?
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is located in Minato-ku, Tokyo. The full address is: 6-10-12 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo.