[Saitama Prefecture] The god of matchmaking! The beautiful wind chime festival at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

One of Saitama Prefecture's leading gods of matchmaking is Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is a small shrine located in the popular city of Koedo Kawagoe, about 20 minutes by public bus from Kawagoe Station. However, it is popular as a god of matchmaking and has some of the best benefits. The relationship does not necessarily have to be between a man and a woman, but can refer to any kind of relationship. Speaking of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, it is the annual Wind Chime Festival that is held every summer (there is a windmill decorated in front of it, which is also beautiful). About 1,500 Edo wind chimes are displayed in the shrine grounds, making it very cool and allowing you to enjoy the Japanese atmosphere and atmosphere. It is held from early July to early September, and at night, The area is also lit up. The 2024 lighting is quite fantastic, with the "Wind Chime Corridor," the "Glowing River," and the sea of ​​dry ice clouds. Another specialty of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is the matchmaking balls that are distributed at 8am. These are talismans made by shrine maidens who have purified and blessed pebbles from the shrine grounds and wrapped them one by one in hemp cloth. Limited to 20 people, first come first served every morning. If the lining becomes frayed, you can bring it back and they will replace it with a new one. The votive plaques and sea bream fortune slips are also cute and popular. I personally recommend this place because it is very beneficial. #tripdomestictravel #saitama #shrinesandtemples #powerspots #matchmaking