North Northen Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good luck and prosperity. The shrine is known for its beautiful autumn foliage and historic significance as a stopover on the Nikko route during the Edo period. Founded during the Heian era (794-1185 CE), it has been rebuilt several times due to fires and floods, with the current structure dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912 CE).
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Toshizuka no Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 35.7519967, 139.5836878
Visitor tip
Be sure to visit during autumn foliage season for stunning views of the shrine's maple trees.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the Hachiman, a Shinto deity revered as the god of war and patron of samurai. During the Edo period, travelers and traders would stop at the shrine on their way to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ornate temples and shrines.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian era (794-1185 CE).