Chichibu Imamiya Shrine

秩父今宮神社

/ Chichibu Imamiya Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily

Overview

Chichibu Imamiya Shrine is known for its sacred spring (ryujin-ike) and a massive ancient zelkova tree. Located in the heart of Chichibu city, it complements the nearby Chichibu Shrine and is visited as part of the Chichibu pilgrimage circuit.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Healing, medicine, health

secondary Deity

God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention

Blessings

Shrine Network

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.9899, 139.0828

Physical Address

16-10 Naka-machi, Chichibu, Saitama

埼玉県秩父市中町16-10

Historical Province

Musashi

Access

Ohanabatake Station (Chichibu Railway)

5 min walk

Hours

Open daily

Best Times to Visit

springautumn
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 Chichibu Imamiya Shrine?

Chichibu Imamiya Shrine is known for its sacred spring (ryujin-ike) and a massive ancient zelkova tree. Located in the heart of Chichibu city, it complements the nearby Chichibu Shrine and is visited as part of the Chichibu pilgrimage circuit.

Where is Chichibu Imamiya Shrine located?

Chichibu Imamiya Shrine is located in Chichibu, Saitama. The full address is: 16-10 Naka-machi, Chichibu, Saitama.