Saitama & central area · History

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine

A tree-lined approach to the shrine that gave Omiya its name.

Said to date back more than 2,400 years, this is the head shrine of around 280 Hikawa shrines. Its roughly two-kilometre approach is lined with zelkova trees and invites a leisurely walk. Omiya’s name, meaning “great shrine”, comes from this much-loved place of worship.

Plan your visit

Getting there

About 15 min on foot from JR Omiya Station’s east exit, or 10 min from Kita-Omiya Station

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From Tokyo Station

About 50–70 minTokyo → Omiya (JR Ueno-Tokyo Line) → 15-minute walk

An estimate for the transport shown, including transfers and walking. Waiting times and congestion vary; check a route for your departure time.

Public transport route

Access and booking checked Sep 12, 2026

Opening hours

Gate: Mar/Apr/Sep/Oct 05:30–17:30; May–Aug 05:00–18:00; Nov–Feb 06:00–17:00. Shrine items 08:30–16:30; prayer reception 08:45–15:45. Check official notices for festival changes.

Admission

Ordinary visits are free. Prayer-service offerings start at ¥5,000; amulets and other shrine items are extra.

Time to enjoy

1 hour

Best time

Year-round; New Year visits and the Daitosai festival in December