Hikawa Shrine (Omiya)
氷川神社
Saitama · Saitama (Omiya)
Hikawa Ichinomiya Matchmaking
Kensha
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
川越氷川神社
/ Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Open daily, 8:00-18:00
Overview
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is one of the most popular matchmaking shrines in the Kanto region. Located in the historic castle town of Kawagoe (Little Edo), it draws enormous crowds for its summer wind chime festival (Furin Matsuri) and its beautiful en-musubi (matchmaking) charms.
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)
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.9281, 139.4809
Physical Address
2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama
埼玉県川越市宮下町2丁目11-3
Historical Province
Musashi
Access
Kawagoe Station (Tobu Tojo Line / JR Kawagoe Line)
25 min walk
Hours
Open daily, 8:00-18:00
Bus
Bus from Kawagoe Station to Hikawa Jinja
Best Times to Visit
summerautumn
Accessibility
Partial
Official Website
https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/
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 Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine?
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is one of the most popular matchmaking shrines in the Kanto region. Located in the historic castle town of Kawagoe (Little Edo), it draws enormous crowds for its summer wind chime festival (Furin Matsuri) and its beautiful en-musubi (matchmaking) charms.
Where is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine located?
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is located in Kawagoe, Saitama. The full address is: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama.