What other travelers are saying about Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja Shrine
Super Impressive Shinto Shrine. Very beautiful grounds and lots of smaller shrines here too. Very popular with the locals. About a 10 minute walk from the train station. Check it out if you’re in the area.
Omiya is named after this place - Omiya Hikawa shrine. It's the biggesst shrine and the headquater of Hikawa kind of one around Saitama area. Perfect spot for having little walking.
This is a historic shrine set in a beautiful park with water features, ducks, koi and turtles. The sense of peace and tranquility fills you as soon as you enter.
We happened upon it by accident, walking back from the Bonzai Village. It was so beautiful, and we enjoyed playing our respects at the temples inside, as well as veiring the gardens and wildlife.
The koi were especially friendly. There are signs warning not to feed them.
Thought the park, there is a children's playground, and a zoo as well. We returned the next day to visit the zoo.
It is a great walk along the 2 km approach to the shrine.
This shrine has a history of 2,500 years.
During the year-end and New Year's holidays, many Japanese visit the shrine to pray for good health!
