Hikawasha: Day Trip from Tokyo (31 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Hikawasha is a Shinto shrine in Minuma-ku, Saitama Prefecture, about 31 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 氷川社 |
| Location | Minuma-ku, Saitama Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Higashi-Ōmiya Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 31 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 264 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 280 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.94544, 139.64528 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Higashi-Ōmiya Station, about 0.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (氷川社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hikawa Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Higashi-Ōmiya Shinsui Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Toro Shinmei-sha – Shinto shrine, about 1 km away
- Sugawara Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Washi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.