Shrine with 2,400 years of history
Hikawa Shrine (氷川神社)
Why locals love it
Founded about 2,400 years ago, it's "Chokusai-sha", a special shrine whose rituals are attended by an imperial envoy (there are only 16 Chokusai-sha in Japan) and one of the most important shinto shrines of the greater Tokyo area.
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Why you should visit it
It's also famous for the longest "sando (approach to the shrine)" in the world and the biggest torii gate in the Kanto region. The sando with big trees on both sides is suitable for relax walking. A big festival called "Daito-ichi" is held on December 10 every year.
Special tip
Don't miss a dango (Japanese sweets shop) shop and a senbei (rice crackers) shop along the sando :)
Hikawa Shrine (氷川神社)
大宮区高鼻町1-407, さいたま市, 埼玉県, 330-0803, 日本+81486410137