Hayakawa Jinja

Hayakawa Jinja is a shrine situated on the banks of a clear stream in Saito, and as its name suggests, it presides over the blessings of the 'swift river.' From ancient times, it has enshrined the deity of the river that flows through this land, and the blessings of water have enriched rice cultivation and supported the livelihoods of the people throughout history. With the clear and powerful energy that flows like the river current, this shrine is rooted in the region as the guardian deity of agriculture, and especially during planting and harvest seasons, many people visit to pray for abundant crops. May the blessings of the water deity carry the wishes of all who visit in a pure and clear manner.