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Asagaya Kita Hikawa Shrine
東京都
Founded around 1360 during the Southern and Northern Courts era, its centuries-old zelkova is Asagaya's green symbol
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1360
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5 min walk from JR Asagaya Station
Asagaya Kita 2-9-3, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1360
666 years
Enshrined Deity
素盞嗚命
Overview
A Hikawa Shrine in Asagaya Kita, Suginami Ward, an ancient shrine traditionally invited from Hikawa Shrine, the first shrine of Musashino Province, during the Shohei period (1346-1370). The principal deity is Susanoo no Mikoto, venerated by residents around Asagaya for blessings of warding off evil, matchmaking, and household safety. Together with Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine, it is one of Asagaya's t…
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Origins
Asagaya Kita Hikawa Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around 1360, during the Shohei era (1346–1370) of the Northern and Southern Courts period. According to tradition, the enshrined deity, Susanoo no Mikoto, was invited from Hikawa Shrine in Omiya, the principal shrine of Musashi Pr…
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Divine Benefits
Matchmaking
Warding Off Evil
Safe Travel
Abundant Harvest
Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚命"

Festivals & Events
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8月
5
Asagaya Tanabata Festival
The Tanabata festival at Asagaya Pearl Center shopping street in Suginami Ward. Unique and quirky balloon decorations color the arcade, drawing about 800,000 visitors. The handmade decorations and lively community spirit are major attractions.
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