Nationally known as the "god of matchmaking," Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is the chief guardian shrine of the city. Tradition holds it was founded in 540 CE, giving it nearly 1,500 years of history. Its great torii, standing about 15 meters tall, is among the largest wooden torii gates in Japan and overwhelms visitors on approach. The main hall, rebuilt in 1842, is an irimoya-style structure adorned wit…
Founded in 540 CE when a divided spirit from Omiya Hikawa Shrine was enshrined in the Iruma River basin.
The five enshrined deities include Susanoo, Kushiinada-hime, Okuninushi, Ashinazuchi, and Tenazuchi.
With two married-couple deity pairs enshrined, it has been worshipped for matchmaking since an…
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚尊・奇稲田姫命・大己貴命ほか"
Hours
Prayer/petition reception hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM daily. The Ryoen (good-match) ritual is held at 8:08 AM on the 8th of each month and the 4th Saturday (reception closes 7:50 AM).
Admission
Free to visit the shrine grounds.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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