Shiraoka Hachimangu Temple

sightseeing

This historical shrine is said to have been founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 849 (Kashō 2). Goshuin (red seal stamps) are also available for visitors.

Basic Information

Location
Saitama prefecture Shiraoka Shiraoka 889
TEL
0480-48-5118

Business hours / Fee

Business hours
Shrine Office 9:00 ~ 16:00

How to get there

Public transport
15 minute walk from Shiraoka Station West Exit
Parking
About 10 spaces

Map

Nearby spots

Shishi Museum
Shishi Museum

This is a private museum exhibiting ’Shishimai' (traditional lion dance), featuring authentic lion masks, costumes, documentation, performance videos from all over the country and local toys related to the lion.

Seiryu Shuzo Co.,Ltd Brewery
Seiryu Shuzo Co.,Ltd Brewery

Seiryu Brewery is famous for being both the biggest producer in the Kanto region and for offering superb taste and top quality. Beginning with their concept of "showing the face of the brewer to inspire trust in the customer," they were the first in the local industry to sell sake at the brewery directly to the customer.

Ancient Lotus Pond in Shiraoka
Ancient Lotus Pond in Shiraoka

Around 200 flowers bloom here during peak season. Based on analysis, this is an ancient variety of the lotus flower, and while the exact age cannot be determined, it is estimated to be a variety from the Heian period, around 1,200 years ago. The best time to see them is around early to late July, when the flowers begin to bloom at around 5AM. Since the pond is located in the middle of a residential area, please keep quiet when visiting.

Kogaito Shell Midden
Kogaito Shell Midden

A shell midden (refuse mound) from the first half of the Jyōmon period (about 7,000 years ago). At this time in history, the climate was warmer and the ocean was more inland compared to now. The mound mainly consists of the Japanese basket clams that inhabit the brackish waters of the region, but there are also shells of the Japanese littleneck clam, common Orient clam, and blood clam. The mound is located behind the Kannon statue in the fifth temple of the Adachi Bandō pilgrimage route.

Shibayamanuma
Shibayamanuma

These marshes have been made more visitor-friendly through improving the habitat (biotope). A well-loved fishing spot, many people come to fish throughout the year.

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