Kawagoe & Hiki · History
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Summer wind chimes at a shrine of lasting connections.
This shrine has around 1,500 years of history and is known for blessings for relationships. A 15-metre torii gate, sea-bream-shaped fortune slips and paper-doll purification rituals welcome visitors. In summer, colourful Edo glass wind chimes fill the corridors during the Enmusubi Furin event.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Bus from Kawagoe or Hon-Kawagoe Station to Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja
- From Tokyo Station
- About 75–100 minTokyo → Ikebukuro (Marunouchi Line) → Kawagoe (Tobu Tojo Line) → bus to Kawagoe Hikawa Jinja
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- Opening hours
- The grounds welcome visits daily, with no regular closing day. Prayer-service reception: 09:00–16:00 daily.
- Admission
- Ordinary shrine visits are free. Individual prayer services start at ¥5,000; amulets and other shrine items are extra.
- Time to enjoy
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Summer wind chimes, July–September
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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