氷川神社 is a Shinto shrine located in Oizumi, Saitama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of the same name. The shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage and traditional architecture. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll through the surrounding forest while admiring the shrine's historic buildings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hikokurō
- Kami enshrined
- Hikokurō
- Coordinates
- 35.9516219, 139.6717615
Visitor tip
For a unique visitor experience, try visiting the shrine at dawn or dusk when the autumn foliage is illuminated by the early morning or late afternoon sun.
Cultural notes
氷川神社 is associated with the mythology of the mountain god who controls the frost and snow. Locals often pray for good harvests and protection from natural disasters during the annual Hina Matsuri festival in March, which honors the shrine's patron kami.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed during World War II in 1951, but it is believed to have originated in the Edo period.