Shinto shrine
Hikawa Jinja (Hachiōji)
氷川神社（八王子市）（ひかわじんじゃ）
Hachiōji, Tokyo
A shrine near Takaosanguchi Station in Takao-machi, Hachiōji, which calls itself Takao Sanroku Hikawa Jinja. Its enshrined kami is Susanoo no Mikoto, and it is revered locally as the tutelary shrine of the Takao district.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Susanoo no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in the Ōei era when 師親, Bitchū no Kami and lord of Katakura Castle, invited the spirit of Hikawa Jinja, the Ichinomiya of Musashi Province. It was rebuilt in Kanbun 2 and became the chief tutelary shrine of Takao, and the lion dance offered at its annual festival is designated an intangible folk cultural property of Hachiōji City.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 氷川神社（八王子市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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