宿氷川神社(上ノ氷川神社)

Kami no Hikawa Shrine

Japanese Name宿氷川神社(上ノ氷川神社)
English NameKami no Hikawa Shrine
PrefectureSaitama
ReligionShinto
Primary Deitynull
Coordinates35.8437993, 139.5777246

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About this Shrine

Kami no Hikawa Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Kami no River, which flows through the nearby town of Hikawa. The shrine's name, Kami no Hikawa, translates to 'Shrine of the God of the River.' According to local legend, the shrine was established by the founder of Hikawa, who was said to have been guided by a divine spirit to build a shrine on the riverbank.

Cultural Significance

As a river kami shrine, Kami no Hikawa Shrine is associated with the mythology of the kami as guardians of waterways and natural resources. The shrine's architecture reflects this connection, featuring a distinctive wooden torii gate adorned with traditional river-themed decorations.

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