Motogō Hikawa Shrine

Overview

Motogō Hikawa Shrine stands in a residential district of Motogō 1-chōme in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. Its former shrine rank was that of a village shrine, and it is counted among the nine Hikawa shrines of Kawaguchi. Like other Hikawa shrines its formal name is simply "Hikawa Shrine," but it is called by its locality to distinguish it.

Highlights

• ●A Hikawa shrine set within a residential quarter
• ●One of the nine Hikawa shrines of Kawaguchi
• ●Known for beliefs in children and family prosperity
• ●Also called the "Shrine of Happiness"

History

From ancient times it was said that "a child is a treasure surpassing all others," and the flourishing of descendants was regarded as a symbol of a household's happiness. The shrine drew reverence as a place associated with the blessing of children and the prosperity of descendants, and came to be called the "Shrine of Happiness." To set it apart from other Hikawa shrines, the name of its locality was prefixed to form Motogō Hikawa Shrine.

Map

35.8003, 139.7345 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the precinct through the torii in a corner of the residential quarter
2. 2Pay respects at the main hall and learn of the shrine's origins
3. 3Consider its standing as one of the nine Hikawa shrines of Kawaguchi
4. 4Stroll the surrounding town before departing

Did you know?

💡 Owing to beliefs in the prosperity of descendants, it is also called the "Shrine of Happiness."

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