Kitami Hikawa Shrine

Kitami Hikawa Jinja (喜多見氷川神社) is located in Kitami, a beautiful and peaceful area in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo.

It is said to have been founded in 740, although the exact details are unclear, as historical records were lost in a flood during the Enbun period (1356–1360). It is believed to have originally been located near the banks of the Tama River. The enshrined kami is Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

The shrine is an 18-minute walk from Kitami Station (the station is 26 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Odakyu Odawara Line).

photos ©Japanbyweb.com, 26 April 2025

Built in 1653, this torii gate is one of the oldest in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Setagaya Ward.

Koinobori carp-streamers, in honor of Children’s Day celebrated every year on May 5th

The place itself exudes a deep calm – a serene atmosphere that invites you to take a step back, quiet your mind, and reconnect with nature and the divine.