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Saitama Prefecture · Ogawa Town (From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)

A festival preserving an intangible folk cultural property in Ogawa Town

Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine

An illustration inspired by Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine

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Saitama Prefecture・Ogawa Town(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
Last updated
2026/11/13

An intangible folk cultural property of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine, listed in Ogawa Town’s designated cultural properties.

About Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine

Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine is a folk cultural property (intangible folk cultural property) listed in the town’s list of designated cultural properties.

The designation date is Heisei 13 August 23.

The available published materials provide limited information about the festival’s specific events and its relationship with the local community.

Location and access

Address

Ogawa Town

Host municipality 埼玉県小川町

This map shows the surrounding area, not the exact venue location.

Origins and History of Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine

Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine was designated as a folk cultural property (intangible folk cultural property) of Ogawa Town in Heisei 13 August 23.

The available materials do not explain the festival’s origins, the circumstances of its establishment, or how it has changed since its designation.

Official information

Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine is listed on the official Ogawa Town website under “List of Designated Cultural Properties Located in Ogawa Town.”

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Enenwa of Kamidera Hikawa Shrine at a Glance

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Article updated: 2026/11/13

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