Make a wish upon a wind chime. The lucky chimes are a staple of summertime at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

From July 6th, 2024 (Saturday) to September 8th, 2024 (Sunday), the lucky wind chimes arrive at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. During the event, countless wind chimes are placed around the area, and it feels like you’re walking into an alternate dimension. Come by Kawagoe, Japan and make some summer memories.

Colorful wind chimes create a refreshing melody. Dive into summer with Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine’s lucky wind chimes.

Kawagoe is a well-known castle town. At its center, you find Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It’s over 1,500 years old, and it is said to bring good luck in marriage, family, and relationships. People like to enjoy the retro streets of Kawagoe and visit Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine for some good luck. Many tourists visit this shrine every day. It’s an easy 30 minutes from Urawa Washington Hotel to Kawagoe Station, so why not include it in your travel plans? The Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Enmusubi Fuurin (川越氷川神社　縁結び風鈴) is an annual summer event where over 2,000 traditional Japanese wind chimes are decorate the grounds. They make a refreshing melody. Each wind chime is made by hand, and they are all different shapes, colors, and make different sounds. Listen to the harmony of the wind chimes as you take some beautiful pictures.

Hours	Office 8:00AM – 6:00PM ※Shrine is open 24 hours
Address	2-11-3 Miyashita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama Prefecture
Access	Urawa Washington Hotel: From Urawa Station, ride to Omiya Station on the JR Line. Ride the Koedo Loop Bus or Tobu Bus to Kawagoe for 30 minutes to the Hikawa Shrine bus stop.
URL	https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/

Gaze upon the magical Glowing River and enjoy the summer nights

During the event dates, there is a light up display from 6PM to 8PM. During the day, you see the colorful wind chimes swaying lazily in the wind, but at night, it becomes magical. The small river on the grounds also lights up and transforms into the Glowing River. This river was inspired by a legend that involves Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. At certain angles, you can take pictures that make it look like the river is sparkling like a river of gems. Small orbs of light flow through the water and a mist veils over the river. It’s a truly magical atmosphere. Enjoy a mystical and romantic summer night here.

Hours	Office 8:00AM – 6:00PM ※Shrine is open 24 hours
Address	2-11-3 Miyashita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama Prefecture
URL	https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/

Fish up your fortune with the unique Fish Fortune and get good luck!

When you come to the shrine, you have to check out this unique fortune. You use a small fishing rod to fish up your Tai-Mikuji (鯛みくじ). These fortunes are shaped like fish and unique to this shrine. There are two types of Tai-Mikuji. The red ones are your standard good luck fortunes. The pink ones are good for love. They even have other colors depending on the season, so you’ll want to collect them all. You can take home your fortune and hang them up or bring them around like a key chain. They say it’s good luck to carry one. They’re also good for “fan-related” luck like winning a concert ticket to your favorite artist.

Hours	Office 8:00AM – 6:00PM ※Shrine is open 24 hours
Address	2-11-3 Miyashita-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama Prefecture
URL	https://www.kawagoehikawa.jp/