Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Chub Bieboi

5/5

It’s located near Kawagoe’s old town so it’s easy to combine your visit with exploring traditional streets, cafes, and souvenir shops. The atmosphere is calm and full of positive energy. One of the most special things about this shrine is the love fortune fishing, you can “fish” a small paper fortune using a cute fish-shaped charm, which is a unique and fun experience. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is not only beautiful but also heartwarming. Whether you want to pray for love, take lovely photos, or simply relax, it’s a wonderful place to visit. Highly recommended!

Ivy Huong Nguyen

5/5

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine feels like something straight out of a daydream — soft wind chimes tinkling, ribbons swaying, and sunlight filtering through the trees. Known as a shrine for love and good relationships, it draws couples and hopeful hearts from all over Japan. People tie little wooden plaques with wishes, or pull “love fortunes” wrapped in tiny, colorful fish — it’s charming and a bit magical.

Chris

5/5

The shrine has a huge torii at the back which is picture worthy. There were lots of traditional festive activities happening at the jinsha which tourist might be able to observe and enjoy. And if not, you can always enjoy shopping for lucky charm and gochuin.