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Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
武蔵一宮氷川神社Saitama · Kanto
The ichinomiya (highest-ranked shrine) of former Musashi Province, with a 2km keyaki-lined sando approach (~650 trees) leading from the old Nakasendo through central Omiya — one of Japan's oldest shrines, over 2,400 years by tradition, and namesake origin of 'Omiya' (great shrine).
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 9,381 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Admission
- Shrine grounds and worship are free; hours vary seasonally (5:00-18:30 depending on month).
- Nearest station
- JR Omiya Station (East Exit)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
5:30–17:30FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 5:30 AM – 5:30 PM
How to get there
~15 min walk from JR Omiya Station East Exit; alt. Tobu Urban Park Line Kita-Omiya Station, ~10 min walk to west parking area.
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