Washinomiya Shrine

sightseeing

This is the oldest grand shrine in Kanto. It is said to have been founded by descendants of the Izumo family because of its old nickname, Hazenomiya; another theory is that it was established by Yamato Takeru 1900 years ago in the time of Emperor Keikō. The Washimiya Saibara Kagura music and dance is a tradition in the shrine and is designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of the country. Furthermore, the shrine appears in the animation “Lucky Star”, and in turn, Washimiya shrine uses this work to revitalize the area.

Basic Information

Location
Kuki Washinomiya 1-6-1
TEL
0480-58-0434
FAX
0480-59-2021

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
Free entry
Fee
Free

How to get there

Public transport
Get off at “Washinomiya Station” of Tobu Isesaki Line and walk for about 7 minutes
Car
About 15 minutes from "Kuki" Interchange of Tohoku Expressway
Parking
Free:
Fee: None

Map

Nearby spots

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Wakui Museum

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Hokusai Art Museum
Hokusai Art Museum

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Gongendo Park
Gongendo Park

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Local historical materials exhibition room (Kisai Castle)
Local historical materials exhibition room (Kisai Castle)

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Sake Rikishi Brewery, Kamaya Co,Ltd
Sake Rikishi Brewery, Kamaya Co,Ltd

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