Shinto shrine
Sōka Jinja
草加神社（そうかじんじゃ）
Sōka, Saitama Prefecture
The general guardian shrine of Sōka, in Hikawa-chō, Sōka, once affectionately known as Hikawa-sama. Its enshrined deities are Susanoo no Mikoto and Kushinadahime no Mikoto, and the deities of shrines merged into it are also enshrined alongside them.
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 deities: Susanoo no Mikoto, Kushinadahime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began around the Tenshō era (1573–1585) when a spirit divided from Hikawa Jinja in Ōmiya was enshrined in a small shrine. It received the rank of Shō Ichii (Senior First Rank) in Kyōhō 2 (1717); in Meiji 40 eleven shrines in the town were merged into it, and in Meiji 42 its name was changed from Hikawa Jinja to Sōka Jinja.
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)
- 草加神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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