Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja (Hikawa Shrine)
むさしいちのみや ひかわじんじゃ
The chief guardian shrine of Musashi Province with over 2,400 years of history. It is the origin of the place name "Omiya".
Overview
The enshrined deity (kami) consists of three deities centered around Susanoo-no-Mikoto. This is an ancient shrine said to have a history of over 2,400 years and serves as the head shrine for approximately 280 Hikawa shrines throughout the Kanto region. The place name "Omiya" originates from "Oinaru Miya-i" (the Great Palace Residence). The approach path (sando) spans approximately 2 kilometers, making it the longest in Japan, lined with large trees primarily of the Zelkova variety. The sacred grounds (shin-iki) feature a vermilion-painted shrine bridge (shin-hashi), a sacred pond (kami-ike), a tower gate (romon), and a dance hall (maiden).
Enshrined deity / legend
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
Highlights
- ・Japan's longest approach path of approximately 2 kilometers
- ・Vermilion shrine bridge and sacred pond
- ・Tower gate and dance hall
- ・Head shrine for approximately 280 shrines in the Kanto region
Details may change. Please check official sources before visiting.