Ikono Hayamitamahime Jinja
📍 Saitama, Namegawa-machi · 1242 Ikō, Namegawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
This shrine has watched over the lives of people as the guardian deity of this land since ancient times. The enshrined deity, Ikono Hayamitamahime-no-Mikoto, is said to bring bountiful harvests, safe childbirth, and good fortune with her pure spirit. According to the shrine's tradition, it was once deeply revered by the Hiki clan and was the center of faith for the local people. This shrine, nestled in a serene rural landscape, offers a sense of calm to its visitors. The goshuin carries the pure aura of this shrine, so please do take one with you.
Benefits
Bountiful HarvestSafe ChildbirthMatchmaking