[2025 Kawagoe Attraction] Travel Guide for Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine (Updated Mar)

Have you ever heard of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine? If you are in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, this is a place not to be missed! The shrines here are not just about gods and incense, there are also some super beautiful scenery and interesting activities waiting for you to explore! - Recently, the most important thing everyone must do when going to Hikawa Shrine is fishing. There is nothing wrong with it! Don’t doubt it’s really fishing~ Hikawa Shrine is very famous for praying for love and good luck. Inside the belly of the wooden fish is a poem signed. Remember to open it to see your luck. If the sign is not good, remember to tie it in the shrine! - 🌟Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 🕰️Business hours: 9:00～17:00 (However, fishing, painting, etc. will be moved back around 16:30, so you still have to remember to come early, I almost missed it this time🤣) 📍Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture #100 Ways to Travel #Japanese Attractions #Tokyo #Saitama #Kawagoe #Kawagoe Glacier Shrine #Shrine Tour #Seeking Marriage #japan #Tokyo Travel

When you come to Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, one of the attractions you can't miss is Hikawa Shrine⛩️Hikawa Shrine has a history of 1,500 years and is famous for blessing families, marriages and relationships. 🎎The difference between this Hikawa Shrine and other Japanese shrines is that there are many special ways to bring luck and make relationships. For example: the "divine fortune" here must be caught by yourself with a fishing rod, and the fortune must be in the shape of a sea bream, which is so cute. The red sea bream fortune is for peace and happiness, and the pink one is for a good relationship. Fortunately, both of our fortunes are auspicious☺️ #Japan Attractions

You can't miss the very famous glacier shrine⛩️ when you go to Kawagoe because it not only has a long history but is also a well-known love prayer shrine💕 If you want to develop a relationship with the person you are in love with, this is the case🤩🤩 Glacier Shrine has a history of 1500 years and quite spiritual!! ️So it has long been designated as a cultural heritage by Kawagoe City❤️ And it also has the largest wooden torii in Japan⛩️ We come here mainly to pray for a happy fate, marriage and a happy family 🫶🏻🫶🏻 Every year, Glacier Shrine ⛩️ will hold a wedding wind chime from July to August 31🤭 You can tie a piece of paper with a wish to the Edo wind chime and then hang it inside the shrine to pray ❤️ In addition, there will be a blessing prayer ceremony on the 8th and 4th Saturday of every month!! ️ Crowds every time😂 Especially single people The most special thing about Glacier Shrine⛩️ is that there is a free marriage stone❤️ However, it is only limited to 20 pieces per day 😅 She is a witch 🧙‍♀️ at the shrine ⛩️ picked up the stone blessing prayed and then wrapped with white net so it became the left marriage stone 💕 every day at 8 o'clock can be picked up !! ️ However, because it is very popular, it is usually full of 20 people around 7 o'clock 😰😰 Once it opens, it will be gone😂 So if you want to get it, you must queue up early #japanattractions #HongKong #familygoods #foodie #local tour #resident writer #overseas travel #I miss #japan #japan travel #japanese cuisine #japanese cuisine #japan #japan travel guide #japan free trip

Kawagoe in Saitama, Tokyo is called Little Edo There is a very special shrine here It has a history of 1,500 years! ! ! Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine It is said to be a good place for finding love❤️❤️❤️ You can catch your own sea bream with a fishing rod There is also a wind chime festival from early July to early September! Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Access: Take the Koedo Loop Bus and get off at the Hikawa-jinja-mae stop Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine ・Address: 2-11-3 Miyashita-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, take the Koedo Loop Bus and get off at the Hikawa-jinja-mae stop #Travel Tips#Where to go in summer

A day trip away from the Tokyo crowd! Spending the time strolling along the ancient looking shops, looking at all the old trees was an enjoyment. Visit the 1500+ years old local shrine to pray for your wellness and fish for your next fortune telling🐟🍊

Kawagoe City, known as "Little Kyoto," is only a 30-minute train ride from downtown Tokyo, making it easily accessible. The city combines the characteristics of the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras, with its ancient streets and retro buildings creating a rich historical and cultural atmosphere for visitors. In addition, the authentic cuisine and traditional festivals are not to be missed, making Kawagoe City a popular tourist destination. Here are some must-visit attractions for a day trip: 1. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine With a history of about 1,500 years, Hikawa Shrine has been the guardian deity of the castle town and territory since the construction of Kawagoe Castle. The shrine is famous for enshrining five deities from the same family and is known as the god of family harmony, marital happiness, and love. 2. Kita-in Temple Kita-in Temple was founded by Master Jikaku in 830 AD and has a deep connection with the Tokugawa family. The temple houses a large number of statues of the disciples of Shakyamuni, known as the "500 Arhats," which took more than 50 years to complete and are a must-see. 3. Kurazukuri Street Kurazukuri architecture is a fireproof design that was widely used in the reconstruction of Kawagoe City after the great fire of 1893. Today, these buildings have become a symbol of the streets of Kawagoe, showcasing a unique historical style. 4. Kawagoe Festival Museum The Kawagoe Festival Museum showcases the history and charm of the Kawagoe Festival, especially the two festival floats, "Yatai," in the exhibition hall, which are exquisitely carved and gorgeously decorated, making it an excellent place to learn about the culture of the Kawagoe Festival. 5. Kashiya Yokocho Kashiya Yokocho is one of the famous old streets of Kawagoe, which once had more than 70 candy stores, and now still has more than 20, selling traditional Japanese candies such as konpeito and peppermint candy, making it a great place to taste authentic Japanese flavors. 6. Starbucks Kawagoe Toki no Kane Store Located on Kurazukuri Street, Starbucks Kawagoe Toki no Kane Store is adjacent to the Toki no Kane landmark, with an exterior that retains the Kurazukuri architectural style and an interior that incorporates Saitama cedar and Kawagoe's traditional fabric "Kawagoe Torizen," creating a unique Japanese-style coffee experience.

#ancienttownvibes Kawagoe, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a charming city known as “Little Edo” for its well-preserved Edo-period atmosphere. The Kurazukuri Street is its highlight, featuring traditional clay-walled warehouses transformed into shops and cafés. The iconic Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower) chimes throughout the day, adding to the nostalgic ambiance. Visitors can explore the vibrant Kashiya Yokocho (Candy Alley), offering traditional sweets and snacks. Kawagoe also boasts stunning temples and shrines, such as Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, famous for its romantic matchmaking charms. Easily accessible from Tokyo, it’s a perfect day trip destination blending history, culture, and delicious local delicacies.

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

"Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine" is known as a shrine for matchmaking. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine has a limited number of 20 matchmaking balls every morning. Numbered tickets are distributed from 5am, and you can receive a matchmaking ball in exchange for your ticket at around 8am. If you're lucky, you can even receive a prayer💭 You can keep the matchmaking ball until your luck comes true. It's not something you put away once a year. When you think your luck has come true, you can come back to return it and receive a replacement amulet. The matchmaking balls at Hikawa Shrine reach their planned number early depending on the time of year and timing. If you want to be sure to get one, we recommend staying in Kawagoe City. 📍: Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 🚶♀️: 20 minutes walk from the station Matchmaking balls▷▶Numbered tickets: from 5am, distributed: from 8am #FuriTabiWinter #Kawagoe #KawagoeTourism #KawagoeHikawaShrine

#Tokyo Attractions There are many attractions from the Taisho period in Kawagoe. Stroll through the streets and feel the cultural atmosphere of the Edo period. One of them is a very special attraction, the Glacier Shrine, which is highly recommended to visit👍📸 The giant torii ⛩️ at the entrance is 15 meters high, made of giant cedar trees, has many years of history, still beautifully preserved 👍 The shrine is more reflected in its specialness, many sturgeons made of fortune-telling boxes, It attracted many people to worship, which is quite characteristic☺️ The horse drawing frame next to it is layered with all the wishes of everyone 💕 quite special

The Hikawa Shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan is very popular and is said to be very effective in seeking marriage. Use a fishing hook🎣 to catch the red sea bream, which feels like catching a golden turtle son-in-law [Sob]. The wooden wishing path is hidden in the dense forest path. Couples walk hand in hand and hope for eternity. The other side of the shrine is reserved for children celebrating the Seven-Five-Three Festival. Find the sign with your age as a reminder. Health and safety are the most important things in life! 💰Per capita consumption: 🈚️Ticket, fishing for safe sea bream is 300 yen/time

Japan is home to many shrines dedicated to love and relationships, and the historic Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is one of the most famous spots for this purpose. On the day of our visit to Hikawa Shrine, it was bustling with people, including devout locals and curious tourists. One of the shrine's most unique features is the fish-shaped wooden amulets used for drawing fortunes. The fortune slips are placed in the mouths of wooden fish, and worshippers use a fishing method to draw their fortunes, which is incredibly creative. Excited and full of anticipation, we picked up the fishing rods, carefully lowered the lines into the basin, and tried to catch one of the fish. After some effort, we finally managed to catch a fish, which was a lot of fun. Besides fishing for fortunes, other blessing activities include tying relationship knots and hanging ema plaques. Visitors write down their wishes, pray for the gods' blessings, and then hang them in designated areas.

📍Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan - Hikawa Shrine - Millennium Love Prayer Shrine Has a history of 1,500 years Registered as a designated cultural property The largest wooden torii gate in Japan #日本 #japan #japantravel #Japanese shrine #Hikawa Shrine #Kawagoe

I took advantage of my day off to go on a trip to Kawagoe 🚃 [Travel route] 10:00 Arrive at Kawagoe Station 10:40 Visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 12:00 Lunch at Ebisu-an 14:00 Snack at MINAMIMACHI COFFE 15:00 Snack at Kasho Uemon 16:00 Visit Kawagoe Kumano Shrine 16:30 Arrive at Kawagoe Station Among them, this time I would like to introduce the following: ・10:40 Visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 🙇♀️ ---〖What is "Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine"? 〗--- "Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine" is a shrine located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture⛩ It is also famous as a power spot for good relationships because it enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, who is also known as the god of matchmaking at Izumo Taisha Shrine💪🏻 ̖́- ---〖Enmusubi wind chimes held every summer🎐〗--- At Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, in summer, many wind chimes are displayed in the shrine grounds🎐 The wind chime corridor next to the main shrine is about 8m long There are also Edo wind chimes displayed in several other places in the shrine grounds, so it's nice to look for your favorite wind chime🥰 It's nice to see them during the day, but the wind chimes at night are also very nice☾⋆·̩͙⑅* Also, at night, the stream flowing through the shrine grounds is lit up, and you can see a fantastic view that looks like the Milky Way👀✨ ---〖The sea bream fortune is too cute🤣〗--- If you visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, you should definitely try drawing a sea bream fortune!! ! The fortune-telling slips at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine are called "Aitai Mikuji" (Ai Tai Mikuji), a pun on the word "ai tai" (I want to meet you). You can use the fishing rods nearby to catch the sea bream you're after. You can take the sea bream home as a souvenir, and the fortune-telling slip is attached to the tail of the sea bream. Please try drawing the "Aitai Mikuji" to commemorate your visit to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. ---〖Summary〗--- In today's post, we introduced Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The wind chimes will be on display until September 8th, so please visit during this period if you have time! ---〖Summary〗--- 🎐Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture [Access] 🚃About 61 minutes walk from Honkawagoe Station Kuranomachi Exit (East Exit) 🚃3227 minutes walk from Kawagoe-shi Station Exit 🚃About 39 minutes walk from Kawagoe Station East Exit #aug_trip #KawagoeTrip #Kawagoe #KawagoeTourism #KawagoeHikawaShrine #Windchimes #Saitama #SaitamaTourism #SaitamaTrip #Shrine #ShrineTour

#DomesticTravel I went to Kawagoe! It's fun just to walk around the town with its atmosphere♪ The sidewalks are wide and stroller-friendly. Here are some great gourmet spots and tourist spots in Kawagoe! Follow and save so you can look back on them✨ ① Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine 📍Address: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: (except Friday) 9:00-18:00/Friday 9:00-17:00 💤Closed: None Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine's Enmusubi Wind Chimes will be held until Sunday, September 8, 2024 ② This is shaved ice 📍Address: 1-1-11 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 10:00-19:00 💤Closed: None Online reservations required! The reservation URL is on Google Maps. You can make a reservation at the store, but it's recommended to make a reservation in advance as there is a long line. You will receive an email when it is your turn. ③glincoffee 📍Address: 1-1-20 Motomachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 9:00-18:00 💤Closed: None ④Toki no Kane 📍Address: 15-7 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: 24 hours 💤Closed: None ⑤Vanitoy Bagel 📍Address: 10-3 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 🕛Business hours: (except Tuesday and Wednesday) 10:00-18:00/Tuesday 10:00-17:00 💤Closed: Wednesday ⑥Okakidokoro Terakoya Honpo 📍10-2 Saiwai-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 🕛Business hours: 10:00-18:00 💤Closed: None There were other shops selling eel and Kawagoe potatoes, which are famous in Kawagoe, but I couldn't go this time...! If you have eaten there, please let me know what you thought of them♪ The information listed may have changed. Please check the official website for the latest information and business hours of each facility and store before enjoying your trip☺️💓 ┈┈　✈︎ ┈┈　✈︎ ︎　┈┈　✈︎ ︎ On this account ✮Great value and luxurious travel information for families ✮7 recommended travel destinations ✮Reports on hotels and tourist spots ✮The ultimate value! Cruise trips and more☺️ For reference on "destinations you want to visit someday"✨ I would be very happy if you follow, like, or comment! ☺️💓 Please feel free to follow me❤︎ More detailed and great travel information is available on the blog! ✈️ Search for travel blogs with [Hina Daifuku]🔎 ┈┈　✈︎ ┈┈　✈︎ ︎　┈┈　✈︎ ︎ #Kawagoe #Kawagoe sightseeing #Kawagoe walk #Kawagoe gourmet #Kawagoe short trip #Kawagoe food tour #Kawagoe cafe

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𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩*⋆✈︎Saitama𓂃 𓈒𓏸KawagoeKawagoe Hikawa Shrine When I think of Kawagoe, I think of Kawagoe! Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine⛩️ There were a lot of foreigners, as well as Japanese people! It has a history of 1500 years and 5 gods are enshrined here. And since these gods are a family, Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is widely worshipped as the "god of family harmony", and since the enshrined deities include two married couples, it is also widely worshipped as the "god of marital harmony and matchmaking". The commonly seen Tai Love Fortune was very popular! There were also other unique charms such as matchmaking balls and red pencils? There are also The main hall has intricate carvings and is treasured as an important cultural property of the prefecture It's far from the station, but there is a bus, so it's worth going at least once 🚌𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄𓐄𓊆𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𓊇From the official website 9:00-18:00 ︎𓊆𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𓊇 From the official website: 2-11-3 Miyashitacho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 𓐄 #Sakura2024 #trip #Saitama #Kawagoe #KawagoeHikawaShrine

The Japanese and Western style feels so romantic. Wearing a kimono, in a simple Japanese building, paired with coffee and desserts, it is a perfect ratio. Even if you quarrel during the journey, it will be a sweet memory😌 📍Kimono shop @vasara_kawagoekoedo The clerk at the kimono shop has a good sense of aesthetics and will help you match the colors you like🌹 📍Starbucks Coffee - Kawagoe Kanetsuki-dori Street 〒350-0063 Saitama Prefecture Kawagoe City Saikicho 15-18 Japan〒350-0063 Saitama, Kawagoe, Saiwaicho, １５−18 ———————————— Interesting things about wearing kimono Sir: Why do you have to pay extra for your kimono experience? Me: Because the extra accessories cost extra money Sir: Did someone tell you "kawaii"? Me: Yes! #kawagoestarbucks #KawagoeKimono #Tokyo

✨ Kawagoe City is in the southern part of Kanto, Japan, in the southwestern part of Saitama Prefecture. In the Edo period, the city was a castle town of Kawagoe Clan, very prosperous, known as 'Little Edo'. Because it has never been ravaged by war, it has left a large number of temples and historical streets. ✨Kawagoe is very close to Tokyo, about 1 hour by train, and can be returned to Tokyo on the same day. 🚉🚇Transportation: ✅SUICA and PASMO cards are universally used for transportation, or you can start from Ikebukuro, with a 1050 round-trip ticket (including train and bus tickets from Ikebukuro to Kawagoe) 🚌City transportation: There is a special sightseeing bus, you can buy a one-day ticket at Kawagoe Station, 400 yen/person 🚏Tour route: Kumano Shrine-Kawagoe-Number Street-Honmaru Palace-Miyoshi Field Shrine-Hyakawa Shrine-Kita-in ⏰Time: Half a day ✨Recommended attractions: ✅Kumano Shrine: It is a shrine for fortune and connection. The Yatagarasu is the symbol of Kumano Shrine. The shrine can also wash money. After the visit, wash the coins carried in the spring water as a money mother to increase wealth. ✅Number Street: It preserves the culture and architecture of the Edo period. The wooden buildings on the street are very different from modern Japanese buildings. In the Edo period, the warehouse called 'Kura' in Japanese was built with wood and clay walls. There are many shops in the main street and alleys, like Ghibli Shop, Miffy Shop. ✅Hyakawa Shrine: It has a history of 1500 years. Because the Hyakawa Shrine enshrines two couples, it has been worshipped as the 'God of Marriage Harmony', 'God of Family Harmony' and 'God of Matchmaking' since ancient times. There is a Hyakawa Bridge behind the shrine, and the cherry trees on both sides of the river are pretty all year round. The sea bream guard is a feature of the Hyakawa Shrine. You can fish for a sea bream talisman for 300 yen, which contains a sign. If you draw a bad one, hang it on the railing to resolve it. There are also small shrines in the backyard of the shrine, enshrining various gods who are responsible for their duties. ✅Kita-in: A historic garden temple, there are many delicious foods on the street before arriving at the temple!!!

The other day I went to Kawagoe by car!! I've been to Kawagoe a few times, but no matter how many times I go, I always want to take pictures of the charming streets. I didn't do any research beforehand, and by chance I went during the Kawagoe Festival, so it was so crowded that it was difficult to walk. 😓 But even so, there were floats and it was very lively!!! I bought the potato chips and pudding every time I go to Kawagoe, so they were a must! Next time I go, I want to try the green tea soba noodles, which I gave up on this time because it was too crowded!! #PR #Accommodation report

Hikawa Shrine has a history of 1,500 years. It is also a cultural heritage and a must-visit attraction when you come to Kawagoe. It is mainly for praying for a happy marriage, family and fate. You can also get a marriage stone blessed by a shrine maiden. The number is limited every day, but I didn’t get it😂. Instead, you can use a fishing rod to catch a divine fortune🎣. For 300 yen, you can use a fishing rod to catch a sea bream that belongs to you. There are white and red ones, and each one has a fortune stick on top. There is also an ema tunnel. It is a very special place🥰 I also got a lucky draw, so happy😃 #日本 #亲子好去地方

You can take a train from Ikebukuro directly to Kawagoe Station or take the Seibu Shinjuku Line directly to Hon-Kawagoe Station. Kawagoe City has a long history, with ancient city ruins and cherry blossoms blooming in spring. You can also take a boat ride on the river and enjoy the scenery brought by spring. The detailed address instructions for taking the boat are attached below. It is very close to the Hikawa Shrine, about a 5-minute walk.

Kawagoe City is also known as Little Edo. There is a famous shrine for love in the city⛩️. Walking through the shrine's big torii⛩️, you will see a couple wearing traditional Japanese dresses, walking from a Western-style building to the shrine to worship. It turns out that the glacier shrine is a popular venue for wedding ceremonies. There are wedding advertisements outside the shrine⛩️😝 Further into the industry, all kinds of fortune-telling and blessing are really eye-opening. Like putting paper people to remove bad luck, fishing form fishing love 💘 lucky charm, even draw, twist egg, so many styles, admirable 😝. The transportation is very convenient, JR station takes the bus to the door, come to Kawagoe remember to come and see this special glacier shrine⛩️. 📍Japan〒350-0052 Saitama, Kawagoe, Miyashitamachi, 2 Chome−11−3 #OverseasTravel #JapanTravel #川越 #glaciershrine