Naka-Hikawa Jinja

Standing in a deep green grove in Mikajima, Tokorozawa City, Naka-Hikawa Jinja is an old shrine that carries on the Hikawa faith spread across Musashi Province. It is said that the name, meaning middle Hikawa, comes from its position between Omiya Hikawa Shrine in Saitama City and Oku-Hikawa Shrine toward the Okutama area.

Set in a quiet environment untouched by tourism, it is a calm, little known gem where locals visit daily to pray for protection from misfortune, safe birth, and traffic safety.

Highlights

- The grounds, wrapped in a richly green grove, are filled with a stillness and freshness that hardly seem to belong near the city - It has the air of a venerable old shrine where you can feel the history of the Hikawa faith spread across Musashi Province - It is loved for wide ranging blessings close to daily life, such as protection from misfortune, safe birth, lucky directions, and traffic safety - With few tourists, its calm atmosphere lets you worship slowly at your own pace

Enjoying the Seasons

Spring gently dyes the grounds in fresh green, while summer offers the cool comfort of shade. Autumn colors the grove with foliage, and in winter you can pray quietly in the clear air. All year round it is a place to savor stillness and nature.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 5-1691-1 Mikajima, Tokorozawa City, Saitama - From Kotesashi Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, take a bus and get off at the Naka-Hikawa Jinja or library front stop - About a 4 minute walk from the library front stop - Parking is available

A Quick Tip

Rather than flashy sights, the appeal of this shrine is its quiet setting itself. It is perfect for everyday prayers or a visit when you wish to calm your heart. Checking the bus schedule in advance will put your mind at ease.