The Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine is easily one of the most popular shrines in the whole city of Saitama, thanks in large part to 1) its beauty and historical aspect and 2) its accesibility, which can be reached upon arriving Omiya Station.
Hikawa Shrine has several branches all over Japan, but the Musashi Ichinomiya is regarded by many as the most important.
The shrine endeared themselves with these:
- The greenery
- The elegant interior
- The pond
- The auxiliary buldings
- The main hall and praying hall
- The dance stage
It's about 1,500-1,800 kilometers southeast of Kita-Omiya Station (Tohoku Main Line).
March, April, September, and October: 5:30 am to 5:30 pm
May to August: 5:00 am to 6:00 pm
November to February: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm