Inori no Mori祈りの杜working title

Shinto shrine

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja

武蔵一宮 氷川神社(むさしいちのみや/ひかわじんじゃ)

Saitama, Saitama Prefecture

A Hikawa shrine also connected with the place name Ōmiya. It enshrines Susanoo no Mikoto, Inadahime no Mikoto and Ōnamuchi no Mikoto, and is linked to the myths of Izumo.

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, Inadahime no Mikoto and Ōnamuchi no Mikoto

History and things to know

The official history introduces myths of the enshrined kami, such as the slaying of Yamata no Orochi and the White Hare of Inaba. Walking the long approach to the precincts is also a way to get to know this place.

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)

How to visit a shrine or a temple: one example

Sources (in Japanese)

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