Shibuya Hikawa Shrine, Shinto shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Higashi area of Shibuya, Tokyo. It consists of a main hall, a worship hall, and several smaller structures set within a wooded compound.
The shrine is said to have been founded over a thousand years ago, and it has been rebuilt several times after fires and earthquakes. In the modern period, it became a center of community life for the growing district around Shibuya Station.
The shrine is a local place of worship where residents stop by to pray on their way to work or school. During the annual festival, the grounds fill with food stalls and visitors wearing traditional summer clothing.
The shrine grounds are open to visitors throughout the day, and entry is free. It is a short walk from Shibuya Station, making it easy to combine with a visit to the surrounding neighborhood.
A small Inari shrine stands on the grounds, and its fox statues are often decorated with red bibs by worshippers. The shrine also has a rare stone that is said to bring good fortune to those who touch it.
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