What other travelers are saying about Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine feels like something straight out of a daydream — soft wind chimes tinkling, ribbons swaying, and sunlight filtering through the trees. Known as a shrine for love and good relationships, it draws couples and hopeful hearts from all over Japan. People tie little wooden plaques with wishes, or pull “love fortunes” wrapped in tiny, colorful fish — it’s charming and a bit magical.
Five stars for Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. We came at night and the lantern-lit grounds felt serene and magical—quiet, spacious, and very stroller-friendly. We bought a souvenir chime blessed by a priest, and hearing it at home instantly brings us back to that beautiful evening. Thoughtful staff, peaceful atmosphere, and a perfect spot for families looking for something memorable after dark. Highly recommend.
I’ve been to a lot of temples all over Japan, this one is one of the most beautiful in my opinion. Very calming atmosphere, also a good place to go if you want to wear a kimono!
A lovely shrine to spend the day. Heard that the shrine is famous for matchmaking, and the wind chimes corridor is beautiful and the sounds from the wind chimes are soothing.
