Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine
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A historic shrine overlooking the city of Kawagoe. Famous for its pair of ginkgo trees, it's said to bring good fortune in finding a partner and marital happiness.
Highlights
- A historic shrine founded in 1030
- A shrine connected to Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate
- A shrine enshrined as the guardian deity of Kawagoe Castle
- A pair of ginkgo trees that bring good fortune in finding a partner and marital happiness
- Minbu Inari Shrine (Sumo Inari), which blesses worshippers with strong legs and feet
Basic Information
- Address
- Minamidoori-cho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saitama
- Access
- The nearest stations are Honkawagoe Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, and Kawagoe Station on the Tobu Tojo Line and JR Saikyo Line. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking is available on the temple grounds. However, spaces are limited, so please use nearby parking lots during busy times.
Overview
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