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Nishi-Hori Hikawa Shrine
さいたま市桜区西堀８丁目２６−１
Located in Sakura Ward, Saitama City, this shrine is also known as 'Kami-no-Miya' (Upper Shrine). Its main hall (honden), housed within a covering structure dating from the mid-Edo period, is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Saitama City.
Enshrined deities
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime, Okuninushi-no-Okami
History
Founded during the Oei era (1394–1428 CE). It was established by enshrining a divided spirit (bunrei) from Hikawa Shrine in Omiya Ward. The shrine received a land grant of 10 koku from Tokugawa Iemitsu, the third shogun of the Edo Shogunate.
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What visitors say
Situated in a residential area, this is a relatively large shrine featuring a prominent torii gate, shrine buildings, and a Kagura-den (dance hall). The grounds contain many subsidiary shrines (sessha), stone monuments, and sacred trees scattered throughout. There is no parking nearby, so visitors must walk to worship. During the Setsubun Festival, events such as candy throwing and lucky draw lotteries are held.
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