Igari Jinja

📍 Saitama, Chichibu · 1267 Nienikawa, Arakawa, Chichibu-shi, Saitama

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

This shrine, nestled in the rich nature of Chichibu, has been loved by the local people for a long time. Although the exact year of its founding is unknown, it is said to grant blessings deeply related to people's lives, such as abundant harvests, family safety, and prayers for safe childbirth. The precincts are enveloped in refreshing air and greenery, providing visitors with a pleasant sense of peace. This shrine, which also derives its name from the place name 'Igari,' has been an unchanging spiritual refuge for the local people since ancient times. The deity enshrined in the shrine listens to people's wishes and watches over them warmly. I hope you will experience the gentle power of this shrine and invite peace and blessings into your daily life. The goshuin contains the prayer for abundance of this shrine.

Benefits

Abundant harvestsFamily safetyPrayers for safe childbirth

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