Spring Day Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity, Hikoboshi. The shrine's design reflects traditional Japanese architecture with a vermilion torii gate and wooden structures. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a pond with cherry blossom trees.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hikoboshi
- Kami enshrined
- Hikoboshi
- Coordinates
- 35.7479075, 139.6434785
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during spring for a chance to see the famous Hikoboshi's Bridge lantern display.
Cultural notes
Hikoboshi, the primary kami enshrined at Spring Day Shrine, is said to be the god of fertility and prosperity. According to Shinto mythology, Hikoboshi travels between the mortal world and the spirit world on a bridge made of grass and reeds during the autumnal equinox.
Historical note
Established in the 8th century during the Nara period, Spring Day Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines.